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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

飾る

To decorate, display, or embellish one’s words and appearance

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Other forms

飾ります polite form
飾らない plain negative
飾った plain past
飾って te-form
飾れる potential
1 Verb (transitive)

To decorate / To display

Describes the act of arranging items to beautify a space or placing objects prominently for viewing.

Example

部屋 に 絵 を 飾り ました 。

I decorated the room with a picture.

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2 Verb (transitive)

To embellish / To put on an act

Means to dress up one’s appearance or speech to look better than reality, often implying affectation.

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3 Verb (transitive)

To grace / To adorn (figuratively)

Refers to adding prestige, honor, or a memorable highlight to a specific event or page.

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To decorate, display, or embellish one's words and appearance
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