Translation guide
Ways to express adding decorative details, exaggerating a story, or enhancing something in Japanese.
Referring to an ornament, decoration, or added detail that makes something more attractive.
General term for decoration or ornamentation, used for physical objects, art, and design.
This dress has delicate embellishments.
Common word for decoration or ornament; can be used for both physical and abstract embellishments.
The cake decorations are very pretty.
Specifically refers to decorative items or ornaments, often used for accessories or interior decorations.
She has many decorative items in her room.
Technical term for adding decoration, often used in manufacturing or design contexts.
This product has been given a decorative finish.
Adding untrue or exaggerated details to make a story more interesting.
Dramatization or embellishment of a story; can be neutral or imply exaggeration.
His story is heavily embellished.
Exaggeration; often used when someone overstates facts.
Colloquial phrase meaning to embellish or exaggerate a story.
He always embellishes his stories, so I can't trust him.
Literally 'tail fin'; idiomatically means embellishments or exaggerated additions to a story.
The process or action of making something more ornate or attractive.
装飾 is more formal and often used in artistic or technical contexts, while 飾り is a common, everyday word for decorations.
The architectural ornamentation is beautiful.
Let's put out the Christmas decorations.
Directly translating 'embellishment' as エンベリッシュメント is not natural. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on context.
I think that's an exaggeration.
That rumor has been embellished.
Please help with the party decorations.