つや消し【つやけし】
- frosted (glass); matted
- disillusionment; letdown
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
Forms
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- frosted (glass); matted
- disillusionment; letdown
This meaning refers to a surface that is not shiny or glossy, often treated to diffuse light. It can describe materials such as glass or finishes that have a matte appearance.
Frosted glass windows are often used to maintain privacy.
This wall has a matte finish, giving it a calm impression.
This meaning describes the feeling of disappointment or loss of belief, often after realizing that something is not as good as it seemed.
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