Kanji 粧: cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
Key takeaways
Kanji 粧: cosmetics, adorn (one's person). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 粧
cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
In ancient times, rice (米) powder was used as a base for makeup. Imagine women in a village or manor (庄) using fine rice powder to adorn themselves to remember the meaning 'cosmetics' or 'adorn.'
