Translation guide
How to refer to decorative items or designs placed on walls in Japanese, from paintings and posters to tapestries and murals.
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.
A loanword meaning 'interior decoration' or 'interior design'. It can refer to wall decorations as part of room 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.
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.
A mural or wall painting, often large and painted directly on the wall surface.
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.
この壁掛けは手作りです。
This wall hanging is handmade.
I want to change the wall decor.
壁に絵を飾る。
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.
A loanword for 'tapestry'. Commonly used for fabric wall hangings.
I bought this tapestry in India.
A more literal term for a woven wall hanging, but less common than タペストリー.
A woven wall hanging makes the room look warm.
The mural on this building is famous.
A loanword for 'wall art', often used for modern or decorative murals.
The wall art in the cafe is stylish.
A decorative plate, often hung on a wall.
I hang a decorative plate on the wall.
Can also be used for any decorative object on a wall, not just flat items.
I collect African wall decorations.
壁掛け時計を買った。
I bought a wall clock.