薄化粧(うすげしょう)

うすげしょう
noun
light makeup; subtle cosmetics
appearance
1. light makeup; subtle cosmetics
A minimal, natural-looking application of cosmetics, as opposed to heavy or dramatic makeup.
薄化粧(うすげしょう)で出(で)かける。
To go out with light makeup.
彼女(かのじょ)は薄化粧(うすげしょう)のほうが似合(にあ)う。
Light makeup suits her better.
面接(めんせつ)のときは薄化粧(うすげしょう)で清潔感(せいけつかん)のある印象(いんしょう)を心(こころ)がけた。
For the interview, I aimed for a clean impression with light makeup.

Compound noun: 薄(うす) (thin, light) + 化粧(けしょう) (makeup, cosmetics). The opposite is 厚化粧(あつげしょう) (heavy makeup).

Common collocations

Cultural note

In Japanese business and social settings, 薄化粧(うすげしょう) is generally considered appropriate and professional, while heavy makeup may be seen as unsuitable for formal contexts.

Related Words

Antonym: 厚化粧(あつげしょう) (heavy makeup)
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