美容

びよう

beauty of figure or form

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"美容" (měiróng) refers to the act or practice of beautifying the face or body. It commonly appears in contexts related to beauty salons, cosmetic treatments, and skincare products.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When using "美容," speakers often imply a focus on improving or maintaining physical appearance, especially facial beauty. It can refer to both non-invasive treatments like facials and invasive procedures like plastic surgery. The term is neutral and widely used in everyday conversation and advertising.

Common Confusions

"美容" should not be confused with "美化" which means to beautify or improve the appearance of environments or objects rather than people. "美容" specifically relates to personal beauty care.

Example Sentences

She went to the beauty salon for a facial treatment.

Cosmetic surgery can improve appearance, but you must carefully choose the

There are many types of beauty products; choosing those suitable for your