English–Japanese
“decorative lighting” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiruminēshon
Example
冬になると駅前のイルミネーションがきれいです。fuyu ni na ru to eki mae no i ru mi nē sho n ga ki re i de su
The decorative lighting in front of the station is beautiful in winter.
How to say “decorative lighting” in Japanese
“Decorative lighting” in Japanese is イルミネーション (iruminēshon).
Refers to light used not only for visibility but also to create an attractive decorative scene.
Example sentences with イルミネーション
商店街では毎年、イルミネーションを点灯します。shō ten gai de wa mai toshi i ru mi nē sho n o ten tō shi ma su
The shopping street turns on its decorative lighting every year.
Tips for using イルミネーション
- English speakers often use illumination for lighting a space or object, so the Japanese sense of a festive light display is narrower than the common English sense.