Japanese word

装飾

Pronunciation

Romajisōshoku

Meaning

  • noundecoration

Example

壁の装飾がきれいです。kabe no sō shoku ga ki re i de su

The wall decoration is beautiful.

Illustration for 装飾 (decoration)

More examples

この皿は装飾よりも使いやすさを重視しています。ko no sara wa sō shoku yo ri mo tsuka i ya su sa o jū shi shi te i ma su

This plate prioritizes ease of use over decoration.

Core concept

Refers to added visual features that give an object or space a more attractive or distinctive appearance.

Common phrases

  • 装飾を控えるsō shoku o hika e ru

    limit decoration

  • 装飾を取り入れるsō shoku o to ri i re ru

    incorporate decoration

Similar words

飾りkazari: An extra feature gives an object or place a more attractive appearance.
意匠ishō: A planned design provides an object with a distinctive visual character.
デコレーションdekorēshon: A decorative display enhances the appearance of a place or event.

Definition in Japanese

物の表面や空間に美しさや特徴を添えるための飾り。mono no hyō men ya kū kan ni utsuku shi sa ya toku chō o so e ru ta me no kaza ri

Word origin

装 (sō, "to adorn") and 飾 (shoku, "to decorate") form a Sino-Japanese compound for something added as adornment.

Usage tips

  • English uses decoration for festive items such as holiday decorations as well as for design features, whereas 装飾 (sōshoku) often describes the visual treatment of an object or space.

Other meanings

  • ornamentnoun

Related words

  • 装飾的sōshokutekidecorativena-adjective
  • 装飾性sōshokuseidecorativenessnoun
  • 装飾するsōshokusurudecorateverb

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