壁紙
Meanings
1
Refers to the decorative paper applied to interior walls.
I changed the wallpaper in the room.
2
wallpaper (computer); background image; desktop image
Computing term for the background image on a computer or smartphone screen.
I set the desktop wallpaper to a landscape photo.
Usage patterns
- 壁紙を貼るto put up wallpaper
I put up new wallpaper on the living room wall.
- 壁紙に設定するto set (an image) as one's wallpaper/desktop background
I set this photo as my phone's wallpaper.
- 壁紙を張り替えるto re-paper (replace old wallpaper)
We decided to replace the old wallpaper.
- 壁紙を変えるto change one's desktop/phone wallpaper
I changed my computer wallpaper for a change of mood.