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VocabJLPT N1

coating (esp. lacquering)

Noun

Definitions

1. coating (esp. lacquering)

This word refers to the act of coating or painting a surface, or the finish/coating itself on an object. It is commonly used when talking about lacquerware, painted furniture, or any item that has been given a surface treatment or finish.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In other words, it's the same thing underneath — just with a different coat on top.

Sentence 2

How did this coating end up so uneven?

Sentence 3

Which coating do you think holds up the longest?

Sentence 4

As a suggestion, we'd like to switch to a two-coat specification.

Sentence 5

"The recoating this time is strictly about cutting costs," the manager said flatly.