Japanese

そうしょく
Meaning: decoration; ornament; adornment
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

装
飾

Example sentences

The shop window was beautifully decorated with Christmas ornaments.
古い家の天井には、美しい装飾が施されていた。
The ceiling of the old house was decorated beautifully.
職人は、細かな装飾を施して美しい作品を仕上げた。
The craftsman applied fine decorations and finished a beautiful work.
その霊廟は美しい装飾で飾られている。
That mausoleum is adorned with beautiful decorations.
バロック様式の建築は、その豪華な装飾が特徴的です。
Baroque architecture is characterized by its lavish decorations.
日光東照宮は、豪華絢爛な装飾と三猿の彫刻で有名です。
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous for its gorgeous decorations and the carvings of the three monkeys.
その大聖堂の瑰麗な装飾に、誰もが言葉を失った。
Everyone was speechless at the magnificent decoration of that cathedral.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of decorating or the objects used for decoration to make something look beautiful.

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