1. Japanese for gold or silver
lacquer, something that is used to
varnish and coat wood. Using
makie would give wood or whatever is being coated a very polished or lustrous
sheen. This kind of lacquer is made especially from a Japanese tree, although there are other ways to make it.
2. Name for a girl synonymous with being happy, joyful, and care free. Supposedly, this is related to the other meaning of
Makie because they can make it any bad situation seem better by adding a coat of shine.
-This box sure looks shiny for
wood.
-That's because they used
makie.
-Did you see
Makie's gymnastic performance?
-Yeah, it was awesome! It felt so full of life.
