noun
ornament; decoration; decorative object
A physical object used for decoration, such as a display piece, knick-knack, or festive ornament.
棚に小さな飾り物を並べている。
I have small ornaments arranged on the shelf.
クリスマスツリーに飾り物をつけた
We put decorations on the Christmas tree.
noun
figurehead; leader in name only
A person who holds a title or position but has no real authority; often used in political or organizational contexts.
彼は飾り物の社長に過ぎない。
He is nothing more than a figurehead president.
その委員会の委員長は単なる飾り物だった。
The chairperson of that committee was merely a figurehead.