decoration in Japanese
decoration in Japanese is 装飾, 飾り, デコレーション — decoration means the act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
decoration in Japanese
装飾
Pronounced: sōshoku
The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
装飾
Pronounced: sōshoku
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
飾り
Pronounced: kazari
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
デコレーション
Pronounced: dekorēshon
Any item that adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment or ornamentation.
What does "decoration" mean?
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noun The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
"The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations."
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noun A medal, ribbon, or similar item awarded as an honour, especially for military service.
"His chest was covered in decorations from three decades of service."
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decoration in a sentence
- The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations.
- Interior decoration was her main passion after retiring from teaching.
- His chest was covered in decorations from three decades of service.
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What is "decoration" in Japanese?
"decoration" in Japanese is 装飾, 飾り, デコレーション. decoration means: The act of making something look more attractive, or an item added purely to embellish it.
How do you pronounce 装飾?
"decoration" in Japanese is 装飾, pronounced "sōshoku".
How do you use "decoration" in a sentence?
Example: "The tree was covered in tinsel and other Christmas decorations." In Japanese, "decoration" is 装飾, 飾り, デコレーション.
Are there other ways to say "decoration" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "decoration": 装飾, 飾り, デコレーション.
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