箔はく

noun

foil; leaf

Thin metal sheet, especially gold or silver leaf used in decoration, crafts, or food.

• 金きんの箔はくを貼はった屏びょう風ぶ。

  A folding screen covered with gold leaf.

• 料りょう理りに箔はくをあしらう。

  Garnish the dish with foil.

noun

prestige; aura

Figurative use: the added value, dignity, or credibility that something or someone gains from an association, title, or appearance. Often in phrases like 箔が付く or 箔を付ける.

• 有ゆう名めい大だい学がくを出でると箔はくが付つく。

  Graduating from a prestigious university adds to one's prestige.

• 彼かれは肩かた書がきで箔はくを付つけようとしている。

  He is trying to gain prestige through his title.