化粧(けしょう)ポーチ

Compound of 化粧(けしょう) ('makeup; cosmetics') and ポーチ ('pouch'). A standard item in many women's daily carry, and a popular gift choice. Available in an enormous range of designs, from luxury brand items to character-themed novelty pouches.

Usage

• Often shortened to just ポーチ in context where the purpose is obvious
• A common and practical gift choice, especially for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or as a souvenir
• Often included as a free bonus item (付録(ふろく)) in Japanese women's fashion magazines

Common collocations

• 化粧(けしょう)ポーチの中身(なかみ): contents of a makeup bag
• 化粧(けしょう)ポーチを持(も)ち歩(ある)く: to carry a makeup bag around
• ブランド化粧(けしょう)ポーチ: brand-name cosmetic pouch
• 化粧(けしょう)ポーチを整理(せいり)する: to organize one's makeup bag

Similar words

• メイクポーチ: makeup pouch — a synonym using the English loanword 'make' instead of 化粧(けしょう)
• 化粧(けしょう)バッグ: cosmetics bag — a slightly larger bag for cosmetics
• バニティケース: vanity case — a rigid, box-shaped cosmetics case, larger and more structured than a pouch