Japanese symbol for “facelift”
衣替え
ころもがえ
Romaji: koromogae
seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season
In Japanese, facelift is 衣替え, read ころもがえ (koromogae).
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Meanings
- n, vi, vs seasonal change of clothing; changing one's dress for the season
- n, vi, vs renovation; facelift; redesign; redecoration; new appearance; fresh look
Written forms: 衣替え、更衣、衣更え. Readings: ころもがえ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “facelift”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| モデルチェンジ | モデルチェンジ moderuchenji | model change; model changeover; restyling |
| リフトアップ | リフトアップ rifutoappu | facelift |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 衣装 | いしょう ishou | clothing; costume; outfit |
| 浴衣 | ゆかた yukata | yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe |
| 衣服 | いふく ifuku | clothes |
| 衣料 | いりょう iryou | clothing |
| 衣類 | いるい irui | clothes; clothing; garments |
| 白衣 | はくい hakui | white clothes; white robe |
| 為替 | かわせ kawase | money order; draft |
| 代替 | だいたい daitai | substitution |
See also: Chinese symbol for “facelift”.
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