Japanese word

ファンデーション

Pronunciation

Romajifandēshon

Meaning

  • nounfoundation

Example

肌にファンデーションを塗ります。hada ni fa n dē sho n o nu ri ma su

I apply foundation to my skin.

Illustration for ファンデーション (foundation)

More examples

鏡を見ながら、ファンデーションの厚さを調整します。kagami o mi na ga ra fa n dē sho n no atsu sa o chō sei shi ma su

I adjust the thickness of my foundation while looking in the mirror.

Core concept

Describes a cosmetic base spread over the skin to even its color and create a smooth surface.

Common phrases

  • ファンデーションを塗り直すfa n dē sho n o nu ri nao su

    reapply foundation

  • ファンデーションがよれるfa n dē sho n ga yo re ru

    foundation gets creased

  • ファンデーションを落とすfa n dē sho n o o to su

    remove foundation

Similar words

化粧下地keshōshitaji: A cosmetic spread on the skin before other makeup to help create an even surface.
コンシーラーkonshīrā: A makeup product applied to small areas to cover spots or uneven color.
おしろいoshiroi: A face powder used to create a light finish or reduce shine.

Definition in Japanese

肌の色むらや凹凸を整えるために顔に塗る化粧料。hada no iro mu ra ya ō totsu o totono e ru ta me ni kao ni nu ru ke shō ryō

Word origin

ファンデーション (fandēshon) is borrowed from English foundation, which comes through French from Latin fundus, meaning "bottom" or "base".

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ファンデーション (fandēshon) specifically means makeup for the skin, while English foundation can also mean a basis, a building base, or an organization.

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