JLPT N1 Advanced
置物
Decorative object or ornament; metaphorically, a powerless figurehead.
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置き物 alternative spelling
1 Noun
Decorative Object / Ornament
Describes a three-dimensional decorative item displayed on a stable surface like a shelf or alcove.
Example
玄関 に 猫 の 置物 を 飾りました 。
I decorated the entryway with a cat figurine.
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2 Noun
Figurehead
Metaphorically refers to a person present in a formal capacity but lacking actual authority or function.
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