飾る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 飾る
1
to decorate; to ornament; to adorn
Examples
私たち自身が部屋を飾ったのです。
We decorated the room ourselves.
2
to display; to exhibit; to put on show; to arrange
Examples
彼の絵が壁に飾られていた。
His pictures were hung on the wall.
3
to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page); to grace (e.g. the cover)
4
to affect (a manner); to keep up (appearances); to embellish; to dress up; to be showy; to be pretentious
Kanji in this Word
飾
13 strokes
Frequency: 1193
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
decorate
ornament
adorn
embellish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かざ.る
かざ.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しか
餝
16 strokes
Meanings
decorate
ornament
adorn
embellish
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
シキ
ショク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かざり
かざ.る
錺
15 strokes
Meanings
metal jewelry
(kokuji)
Readings
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かざり
荘
9 strokes
Frequency: 1489
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
villa
inn
cottage
feudal manor
solemn
dignified
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
ショウ
チャン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほうき
おごそ.か
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そ
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