メッキ

Also written めっき, 鍍金, 滅金

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; gilt
2. Noun pretense; pretence; simulation

Example sentences

• 彼もとうとうメッキがはがれた。
  He has finally shown his true colors.

Words containing メッキ

• メッキが剥げる (メッキがはげる) to reveal one's true colors
• 亜鉛メッキ鋼板 (あえんメッキこうばん) galvanized sheet iron

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