godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Adding decorative elements to a physical space or object, such as a room, a cake, or a Christmas tree.
部屋を花で飾った。
I decorated the room with flowers.
クリスマスツリーを飾るのが楽しみだ。
I look forward to decorating the Christmas tree.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Placing something so it can be seen, such as goods in a shop window, artworks in a gallery, or a trophy on a shelf.
店のショーウィンドウに新商品を飾っている。
They are displaying new products in the shop window.
彼はトロフィーを棚に飾った。
He displayed the trophy on the shelf.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
grace; adorn (a page/cover); mark (an occasion)
Figurative use: a notable person or event appears prominently, such as gracing the cover of a magazine or marking a special day with an achievement.
彼女の写真が雑誌の表紙を飾った。
Her photo graced the cover of the magazine.
優勝で有終の美を飾った。
He capped off his career with a victory.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
embellish; dress up; be pretentious
Making something appear better than it is, often with words or outward behavior. Can be neutral (embellishing a story) or negative (putting on airs, keeping up appearances).
彼は話を飾って伝える癖がある。
He has a habit of embellishing stories.
体裁を飾るより、正直なほうがいい。
It's better to be honest than to keep up appearances.