装飾
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Noun meaning decoration or adornment. Often used for aesthetic purposes in art, events, or objects. Example: 『部屋に装飾を加えた』 (heya ni soushoku wo kuwaeta, 'I added ornaments to the room.').
Theme

At a community craft fair, User and their friend Miyuki discuss decorating ideas for an upcoming festival booth.

装飾

そうしょく

ornament

Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs

Memory Hook

Think of 'sou-shoku' as 'so shiny' — ornaments are often shiny decorations that make things look beautiful! 'So shiny' → 装飾 (soushoku, 'ornament').

Cultural Note

『装飾』 (soushoku, 'ornament') is commonly used in contexts like festivals, traditional crafts, or interior design. For example, during 『お正月』 (oshougatsu, 'New Year'), homes are decorated with ornaments like 『しめ縄』 (shimenawa, 'sacred rope') for good luck.

Forms

Base: 装飾Noun meaning decoration or adornment. Often used for aesthetic purposes in art, events, or objects. Example: 『部屋に装飾を加えた』 (heya ni soushoku wo kuwaeta, 'I added ornaments to the room.').