厚化粧（あつげしょう、atsugeshou）
- heavy makeup

The Japanese word 厚化粧 (あつげしょう) refers to heavy makeup or putting on a thick layer of cosmetics. It implies an excessive application of makeup, often to the point where it looks unnatural or artificial. It suggests a deliberate effort to alter one's appearance significantly through makeup. It can sometimes be interpreted as trying to hide imperfections or to create a drastically different look. The word emphasizes the quantity and thickness of the makeup used. ⚫︎ It highlights the quantity and thickness of makeup applied. ⚫︎ It often suggests a desire to dramatically change one's appearance. ⚫︎ It can imply an attempt to conceal perceived flaws. ⚫︎ It doesn't necessarily refer to the quality of the makeup products.

⚫︎ 彼女は舞台女優なので、いつも厚化粧だ。 Translation: She's a stage actress, so she always wears heavy makeup. ⚫︎ あの女性は厚化粧すぎて、ちょっと怖い。 Translation: That woman's makeup is too heavy; it's a little scary. ⚫︎ パーティーで厚化粧の人をたくさん見かけた。 Translation: I saw many people wearing heavy makeup at the party.

You can use 厚化粧 in various contexts when discussing someone's makeup. You might use it to describe a person's appearance, to comment on the style of makeup they are wearing, or to express your opinion about it. It is commonly used in casual conversations and can also be found in media like magazines or dramas. It is a descriptive term, and its use often implies a judgement, although not always negative. ⚫︎ When describing someone's makeup style. ⚫︎ When commenting on the amount of makeup used. ⚫︎ Often implying an opinion on the appearance. ⚫︎ Can be used in casual or formal conversations. ⚫︎ Be mindful of the context as it can be considered impolite depending on your relationship with the person being described.

厚化粧 is typically written in kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎ Kanji: 厚化粧 ⚫︎ Hiragana: あつげしょう ⚫︎ Okurigana (the suffix hiragana) is always "げしょう." There are no other ways to write the word correctly. The word is not written in katakana. ⚫︎ 厚化粧, 厚化粧な（thick makeup/heavy makeup - adjective form), 厚化粧をする (to apply thick makeup) are some related forms.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 厚化粧, but words and phrases that convey a similar idea might include: ⚫︎ 派手な化粧 (派手なけしょう): flashy makeup, gaudy makeup. ⚫︎ 濃い化粧 (こいけしょう): heavy makeup (less direct than 厚化粧, emphasizing intensity). ⚫︎ けばけばしい化粧 (けばけばしいけしょう): garish makeup, loud makeup. ⚫︎ Using more general terms like "too much makeup" might also serve the purpose, depending on context.

The antonyms would describe light makeup or a natural look: ⚫︎ 薄化粧 (うすげしょう): light makeup, minimal makeup. ⚫︎ すっぴん (素っぴん): bare face, no makeup. ⚫︎ ナチュラルメイク: natural makeup. ⚫︎ 薄いメイク (うすいメイク): thin makeup.

あの女優は、ドラマでは厚化粧ではなく、素顔に近いメイクをしている。 ・Translation: That actress, in the drama, wears makeup that is closer to her bare face instead of heavy makeup. ・Explanation: This sentence contrasts 厚化粧 with a more natural look, showing that the actress typically doesn't wear much makeup in this specific context.

友人のパーティーで、普段と違う厚化粧をした彼女を見て驚いた。 ・Translation: I was surprised to see my friend wearing heavy makeup, which was different from her usual style, at the party. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the context of seeing a friend with heavy makeup, highlighting the contrast to their normal appearance.

The word 厚化粧 is made up of two parts: ⚫︎ 厚 (あつ) which means "thick" or "heavy." ⚫︎ 化粧 (けしょう) which means "makeup" or "cosmetics." Therefore, 厚化粧 literally translates to "thick makeup" or "heavy makeup," accurately reflecting its meaning.