Japanese Conversation · Level 63
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Japanese word
美容
Pronunciation
Romajibiyō
Meaning
- nounbeauty
Example
私は美容に興味があります。watashi wa bi yō ni kyō mi ga a ri ma su
I am interested in beauty.
More examples
母は美容に関する記事をよく読みます。haha wa bi yō ni kan su ru ki ji o yo ku yo mi ma su
My mother often reads articles about beauty.
Core concept
Refers to activities and care aimed at improving or maintaining a person's outward appearance.
Common phrases
美容と健康bi yō to ken kō
beauty and health
美容の知識bi yō no chi shiki
knowledge about beauty
Similar words
化粧keshō: Applying products to change or improve the appearance of the face or body.
Definition in Japanese
外見の美しさを高めたり保ったりするための手入れや施術。gai ken no utsuku shi sa o taka me ta ri tamo tta ri su ru ta me no te i re ya shi jutsu
Word origin
美容 (biyō) combines 美 (bi, "beauty") with 容 (yō, "appearance"), linking beauty with the care of one's appearance.
Usage tips
- The English word beauty can describe attractiveness itself, but 美容 (biyō) commonly points to practical care and treatment in everyday Japanese.
Other meanings
- beauty carenoun
Related words
- 美容師biyōshibeauticiannoun
- 美容家biyōkabeauty expertnoun