cosmetics, adorn (one's person)
粧 centers on enhancing appearance through external application: cosmetics and personal adornment.
粧 combines 米 (rice, here suggesting powder) with 庄, which likely contributes the sound. The character expresses the idea of applying powder or cosmetics to adorn oneself.
Rice 米 is ground into a fine powder, and the right side 庄 looks like a person applying it. Picture someone using rice powder as makeup to adorn themselves.
For ショウ, imagine a show where performers use rice powder cosmetics to adorn themselves before going on stage: show -> ショウ.
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make-up; makeup; cosmetics
adjusting one's makeup
thick makeup; heavy makeup
light makeup
coating of snow; blanket of snow
makeup products; cosmetics
makeup bag; cosmetic bag; makeup case; vanity bag
make-up base
makeup base; liquid foundation; primer
lady's pin money; cosmetics expense
dressing table; dresser
cosmetics; beauty products; toiletries; makeup
cosmetics store
cosmetics store
ornamental apron
toilet; lavatory; powder room
veneer
lady's pin money (pocket money); payment to a cosmetician
trimming (of paper); trim
trimming (of paper)