(くちべに)

くちべに
noun
lipstick
1. lipstick
A cosmetic product used to color the lips.
(あか)口紅(くちべに)()った
I applied red lipstick.
My lipstick got on the cup.
I bought a new lipstick.
Your lipstick color goes well with your clothes - it looks lovely.
My mother applies lipstick every morning before going out. She said she likes bright colors.

口紅(くちべに) is the traditional Japanese word for lipstick.

Common expressions:

  • 口紅(くちべに)()る/()く (to apply lipstick)
  • 口紅(くちべに)()とす (to remove lipstick)
  • 口紅(くちべに)がついている (to have lipstick on)

Makeup vocabulary:

  • リップ (lip product - loanword)
  • グロス (lip gloss)
  • 化粧(けしょう)品 (cosmetics)
  • ファンデーション (foundation)
  • マスカラ (mascara)

The word combines (くち) (mouth) + (べに) (rouge, red color).