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粧
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
cosmetics · adorn (one's person)
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1545
Radical米rice(6)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
粧=
米庄
rice + 庄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of rice and manor. Making up white like rice.
Symbolism
Makeup, adornment, dress. Represents making up.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
素顔に勝る化粧なし
すがおにまさるけしょうなし
No makeup surpasses a natural face
Being natural is more beautiful than any decoration