Mnemonic
She sits on the veranda grinding rice into a fine powder, then mixes it with red earth clay—these are her homemade cosmetics. The rice gives a luminous glow, the earth adds warm color, and the veranda's natural light is her mirror.
Additional thoughts
Rice powder was historically used as face powder in Asia; earth-based pigments (ochre, clay) were among the first colorants. Picture a woman on a sunlit veranda carefully blending these natural ingredients into beauty products.Quick recall
On the veranda, rice powder and earth pigments become handmade cosmetics.Details
The keyword for 粧 is cosmetics. This kanji refers to the act of applying makeup or adorning oneself to enhance one's appearance. It is most commonly encountered in the context of beautification and personal grooming, conveying the idea of decorating or embellishing the face and body. The character carries connotations of refinement and the careful art of making oneself presentable or attractive.
- On'yomi
- しょう