メイク
めいく
noun / verb (suru)
makeup (cosmetics)
1.
makeup, cosmetics application
The act of applying cosmetics to the face, or the cosmetics themselves once applied. Short for メイクアップ.
メイクを落とす。
Remove one's makeup.
今日はメイクが上手くいった。
My makeup turned out well today.
ナチュラルメイクが好きだけど、特別な日はしっかりメイクする。
I like natural makeup, but I do a full face on special occasions.
USAGE:
メイク is the standard casual word for makeup in Japanese. The longer form メイクアップ also exists but is less common in conversation. メイクする means "to apply makeup" or "to do one's makeup."
CONTRAST WITH 化粧:
化粧 is the native Japanese word for makeup and is used in both casual and formal contexts. メイク is more modern and fashion-oriented, while 化粧 is broader and also used for formal/traditional contexts (化粧品 = cosmetics).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- メイクをする: to apply makeup
- メイクを落とす: to remove makeup
- ナチュラルメイク: natural-looking makeup
- メイク直し: makeup touch-up
- メイク道具: makeup tools
- 薄メイク: light makeup
- 濃いメイク: heavy makeup