コスメ
こすめ
noun
cosmetics, makeup, beauty products
1.
cosmetics, makeup, beauty products
Cosmetic and beauty products, including skincare and makeup items. A shortened form of コスメティック.
新しいコスメを試した。
I tried new cosmetics.
デパートのコスメ売り場は人が多い。
The cosmetics section at the department store is crowded.
プチプラコスメでも品質がいいものがたくさんある。
There are many good-quality budget cosmetics too.
コスメ is a shortened form of コスメティック (cosmetic), widely used in everyday Japanese.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- コスメ売り場: cosmetics counter/section
- プチプラコスメ: budget-priced cosmetics (プチプライス + コスメ)
- デパコス: department store cosmetics (デパート + コスメ)
- 韓国コスメ: Korean cosmetics
NOTE:
コスメ is the standard casual term for beauty products in Japanese. It covers both skincare and makeup products. The word 化粧品 is the more formal equivalent.