date (dahte)= for show, masuku= mask, syoukougun= a syndrome
Many Japanese wear a mask for preventing spreading a cold or for pollen allergy.
But recently people who don't have any symptoms wear a mask too.
Because if they use a mask, they can hide their face and expressions.
So some people want to hide their face without using make up, others want to hide their ugly (they think) nose and mouth.
Many young people wear a "date masuku" in school too.
Many japanese cosplayers also wear masks when they aren't in costume.
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