口紅
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Compound noun: 『口』 (kuchi, 'mouth') + 『紅』 (beni, 'red'). Refers to cosmetic lipstick. Example: 『口紅を塗る』 (kuchibeni o nuru, 'to apply lipstick').
Theme
User and their friend Yuko are getting ready for a party. Yuko is applying makeup and asks User for an opinion on lipstick colors.
口紅
くちべに
lipstick
Everyday Life & SurvivalClothing
Memory Hook
Think of 'kuchi' (mouth) and 'beni' (red) — 『口紅』 (kuchibeni, 'lipstick') literally means 'mouth red', which perfectly describes lipstick's purpose!
Cultural Note
Lipstick is a common cosmetic in Japan, often used in both daily life and formal settings. It's part of traditional makeup in geisha culture, where red lipstick symbolizes beauty and elegance.
Forms
Base: 口紅Compound noun: 『口』 (kuchi, 'mouth') + 『紅』 (beni, 'red'). Refers to cosmetic lipstick. Example: 『口紅を塗る』 (kuchibeni o nuru, 'to apply lipstick').