鍍金
Noun
Irregular
Transitive
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)noun or participle which takes the aux. verb surutransitive verb
word usually written using kana alone
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.);coating;gilding;gilt
この鉄の板はすずでメッキしてある。
This iron sheet is coated with tin.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
pretense;pretence;simulation
彼もとうとうメッキがはがれた。
He has finally shown his true colors.
Other forms
滅金 【メッキ】 (rarely used kanji form)