Japanese word

デコレーション

Pronunciation

Romajidekorēshon

Meaning

noundecoration

Example

誕生日ケーキのデコレーションをします。tan jō nichi kē ki no de ko rē sho n o shi ma su

I decorate the birthday cake.

More examples

入口に春らしいデコレーションを追加しました。iri guchi ni haru ra shi i de ko rē sho n o tsui ka shi ma shi ta

We added spring-themed decorations to the entrance.

Core concept

Refers to added details or arrangements that make a place or object more attractive or festive.

Common phrases

デコレーションをするde ko rē sho n o su ru
decorate
デコレーションを決めるde ko rē sho n o ki me ru
decide on the decoration

Similar words

装飾sōshoku: Details added to improve the appearance of a place or object.
装飾品sōshokuhin: A separate object or detail placed to make a space more attractive.
飾り付けkazaritsuke: The act of arranging added items to create an attractive or festive setting.

Definition in Japanese

物や場所を美しく見せるために施す飾りや飾り付け。mono ya ba sho o utsuku shi ku mi se ru ta me ni hodoko su kaza ri ya kaza ri tsu ke

Word origin

デコレーション (dekorēshon) is a loanword from English decoration, which ultimately comes from Latin decorare, meaning "to adorn".

Usage tips

In English, interior decoration can describe the style and arrangement of a room, not only its individual ornaments.

Related words

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