Japanese word

ポスター

Pronunciation

Romajiposutā

Meaning

  • nounposter

Example

駅に新しいポスターが貼ってあります。eki ni atara shi i po su tā ga ha tte a ri ma su

A new poster is displayed at the station.

Illustration for ポスター (poster)

More examples

イベントの案内をポスターで確認しました。i be n to no an nai o po su tā de kaku nin shi ma shi ta

I checked the event information on a poster.

Core concept

Presents information, an announcement, or an image in a form designed for display in a public place.

Common phrases

  • ポスターを貼るpo su tā o ha ru

    put up a poster

  • ポスターを見るpo su tā o mi ru

    look at a poster

Similar words

貼り紙harigami: A sheet of paper attached to a wall or other surface to give notice or information.
ビラbira: A small printed sheet handed out or posted to spread information or promote an event.
チラシchirashi: A printed sheet mainly intended for distribution to many people with information or advertising.

Definition in Japanese

情報や広告などを人に知らせるため、人目につく場所に掲示する印刷物。jō hō ya kō koku na do o hito ni shi ra se ru ta me hito me ni tsu ku ba sho ni kei ji su ru in satsu butsu

Word origin

ポスター (posutā) comes from English poster, which is connected with post, meaning to put up a notice.

Usage tips

  • A poster can advertise an event, promote a product, or express a political message, so the word covers more than decorative wall art.

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