What is the Japanese word for 'lipstick'?
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Terms for makeup items, cosmetics, and beauty product brands popular in Japan.
By mastering this deck, learners will confidently understand and use Japanese vocabulary related to beauty products and makeup, enabling smoother communication in salons, stores, and when researching Japanese beauty brands. This knowledge enhances both comprehension and active use of related terms in real-world contexts.
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| 1 | What is the Japanese word for 'lipstick'? | リップスティック | Think of the English word and how it might be adapted in Japanese katakana. |
| 2 | How do you say 'foundation' in Japanese? | ファンデーション | Commonly used borrowed word from English in cosmetics. |
| 3 | What is 'mascara' called in Japanese? | マスカラ | Another katakana loanword, similar to English. |
| 4 | Translate 'blush' into Japanese. | チーク | This is a shortened form of 'cheek,' used for blush products. |
| 5 | What is the Japanese term for 'eyeliner'? | アイライナー | A straightforward katakana loanword. |
| 6 | What is 'concealer' called in Japanese? | コンシーラー | Borrowed from English, often used in beauty stores. |
| 7 | How do you say 'powder' (cosmetic powder) in Japanese? | パウダー | Simple katakana word, similar to English. |
| 8 | What is the Japanese word for 'makeup brush'? | 化粧ブラシ (けしょうブラシ) | Combine 'makeup' and 'brush' in Japanese. |
| 9 | How do you say 'primer' in Japanese? | プライマー | A borrowed word used in cosmetics preparation. |
| 10 | What is the Japanese term for 'setting spray'? | フィニッシングスプレー | A longer katakana phrase borrowed from English. |
| 11 | Name a popular Japanese makeup brand. | 資生堂 (しせいどう, Shiseido) | One of the oldest and most famous Japanese cosmetics companies. |
| 12 | Name another Japanese makeup brand. | カネボウ (Kanebo) | A well-known Japanese cosmetics brand. |
| 13 | What is the Japanese word for 'beauty blender' or makeup sponge? | メイクスポンジ | A katakana loanword combining 'makeup' and 'sponge.' |
| 14 | How do you say 'eyeshadow' in Japanese? | アイシャドウ | A common katakana loanword. |
| 15 | What is the Japanese term for 'lip gloss'? | リップグロス | A borrowed term from English. |
| 16 | Translate 'eyebrow pencil' into Japanese. | アイブロウペンシル | A composite katakana word. |
| 17 | What is the Japanese word for 'makeup remover'? | クレンジング | Borrowed from English, used widely in Japan. |
| 18 | How do you say 'BB cream' in Japanese? | BBクリーム | A direct loanword, often used in skincare and makeup. |
| 19 | What is 'highlighter' called in Japanese? | ハイライター | A borrowed term, used for facial glow products. |
| 20 | Translate 'contour' into Japanese. | コントゥア | A loanword derived from English, used in makeup techniques. |
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