Korean word

화장품

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwajangpum

Meaning

  • nouncosmetics

Example

오늘 화장품을 샀어요.o neul hwa jang pu meul sa sseo yo

I bought cosmetics today.

Illustration for 화장품 (cosmetics)

More examples

새로운 화장품 브랜드가 인기예요.sae ro un hwa jang pum peu raen deu ga in gi ye yo

A new cosmetics brand is popular.

Core concept

A product or tool used to care for or improve the visible appearance of the face or skin.

Common phrases

  • 화장품을 사다hwa jang pu meul sa da

    buy cosmetics

  • 화장품 가게hwa jang pum ka ge

    cosmetics store

  • 화장품 성분hwa jang pum seong bun

    cosmetic ingredients

Similar words

스킨seukin: A watery skin-care product put on after washing the face.
로션rosyeon: A creamy moisturizer spread on the face or body to stop skin from drying.
파운데이션paundeisyeon: A makeup product that hides uneven skin color and creates an even-looking tone.
클렌저keullenjeo: A face wash product that removes dirt and makeup.

Definition in Korean

화장품은 피부나 얼굴의 외모를 가꾸기 위해 바르는 제품이나 도구의 총칭이다.hwa jang pu meun pi bu na eol gu rui oe mo reul ka kku gi wi hae pa reu neun che pu mi na to gu ui chong ching i da

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from the word for makeup or adorning the appearance and the word for an item or product.

Usage tips

  • English usually treats cosmetics as a plural group name, while one item can be called a cosmetic product.

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