飾り付け・飾りつけ・飾付|かざりつけkazaritsuke[5]odaka (tail-high)
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Which spelling to use
飾り付け飾り付け is the most common written form and the recommended default for beginners; it combines kanji with kana.
飾りつけ飾りつけ is a less common written variant of 飾り付け; it also combines kanji with kana.
飾付飾付 is less common than the other forms, is written entirely in kanji, and uses irregular okurigana.
Definitions
- noundecoration; arrangement
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym飾りかざりNeutralThe most general word, for a decoration or for decorating itself; 「飾り付け」 focuses on the process and result of arranging decorations.
- Synonym装飾そうしょくWrittenA written/formal term for decoration, leaning toward architecture and art, as in 「室内装飾」.
- SynonymデコレーションNeutralA loanword for decoration, typically of cakes and parties, as in 「デコレーションケーキ」.
- Related飾り物かざりものNeutralA decorative object; it can also mean a person with a title but no real power, as in 「お飾りの社長」.
- RelatedオーナメントNeutralA loanword for decorative objects, such as Christmas tree ornaments or building decorations.
- Related装飾品そうしょくひんWrittenA written/formal word for decorative items, leaning toward jewelry and ornamental display pieces.
- Related装飾物そうしょくぶつWrittenA written/formal word for decorative objects, leaning toward decorations added to buildings.
Use 「飾り付け」 for decorating or arranging a venue for a party or festival, as in 「クリスマスの飾り付け」. For decorations themselves use 「飾り」; for architectural decoration 「装飾」; for cake decoration 「デコレーション」.
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