Japanese word

口紅

Pronunciation

Romajikuchibeni

Meaning

  • nounlipstick

Example

出かける前に口紅を塗ります。de ka ke ru mae ni kuchi beni o nu ri ma su

I put on lipstick before going out.

Illustration for 口紅 (lipstick)

More examples

食事の後で、鏡を見ながら口紅を直します。shoku ji no ato de kagami o mi na ga ra kuchi beni o nao shi ma su

After a meal, I touch up my lipstick while looking in the mirror.

Core concept

Lipstick centers on changing the visible color and finish of the lips as part of facial makeup.

Common phrases

  • 口紅を塗るkuchi beni o nu ru

    apply lipstick

  • 口紅を落とすkuchi beni o o to su

    remove lipstick

  • 口紅を直すkuchi beni o nao su

    touch up lipstick

Similar words

ルージュrūju: A French-derived term for a cosmetic that colors the lips.
リップスティックrippusutikku: A solid lip cosmetic shaped like a stick for applying color.

Definition in Japanese

唇に塗り、色やつやを加える化粧品。kuchibiru ni nu ri iro ya tsu ya o kuwa e ru ke shō hin

Word origin

The Japanese compound 口紅 (kuchibeni) combines 口 (kuchi, "mouth") and 紅 (beni, "red color"), describing color applied to the mouth.

Usage tips

  • In English, lipstick is usually uncountable for the cosmetic, while a lipstick can mean one product or tube.

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