口紅(くちべに)

くちべに
noun
lipstick
appearance
1. lipstick
A cosmetic product used to color the lips.
赤(あか)い口紅(くちべに)を塗(ぬ)った。
I applied red lipstick.
口紅(くちべに)がコップについてしまった。
My lipstick got on the cup.
新(あたら)しい口紅(くちべに)を買(か)った。
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.

Usage: 口紅(くちべに) is the everyday word for lipstick; cosmetics packaging often says リップ or ルージュ.

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Etymology

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