鍍金 めっき
mekki

Noun
Suru Verb

1. plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; gilt

Transitive
Usually Written in Kana
この てつ いたはすずでメッキしてある。
kono tetsuno itawa suzude mekki shite aru.
This iron sheet is coated with tin.
Noun

2. pretense; pretence; simulation

Usually Written in Kana
かれもとうとうメッキがはがれた。
karemo tōtō mekkiga hagareta.
He has finally shown his true colors.
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