Translation guide
How to refer to decorative items or designs placed on walls in Japanese, from paintings and posters to tapestries and murals.
wall decoration (general)
painting/picture on wall
The learner wants to refer to a decorative item hung on a wall, such as a painting, poster, or photograph.
A general term for any decorative item hung on a wall. It can refer to paintings, tapestries, posters, etc.
I bought a new wall decoration for the living room.
Literally 'wall hanging'. Often used for items like tapestries, clocks, or decorative plates that are hung on the wall.
This wall hanging is handmade.
A loanword meaning 'interior decoration' or 'interior design'. It can refer to wall decorations as part of room decor.
I want to change the wall decor.
The learner specifically means a framed painting, print, or picture hung on a wall.
The most common word for a painting or picture. When context is clear, it implies a wall decoration.
I hang a picture on the wall.
A more formal term for a painting, often used for art pieces.
This painting is a work by a famous artist.
A poster, often used for decorative purposes on walls.
I put a movie poster on the wall.
The learner refers to a textile-based decoration hung on a wall, like a tapestry or woven piece.
The learner means a decoration painted directly on the wall, like a mural.
The learner refers to a decorative plate, mask, or other object hung on a wall.
壁飾り is a broader term for any wall decoration, while 壁掛け specifically refers to items that are hung (掛ける) on the wall, like tapestries or clocks. 壁飾り can include items attached in other ways, like stickers or decals.
Wall decorations include paintings and photos.
I bought a wall clock.