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2005.12.21(Review of 2000.12.19 edition)
Hello again! At this time of year the cities in Japan seem even brighter, as Christmas lights join neon in lighting up the evenings. And in a week or so, gates and doors will be dressed in green pine and smooth, cleanly cut bamboo.
Here's a word to use when talking about these welcome changes!
DECORATE 飾る
- To decorate something is to make it look nicer or more special by adding special things such as flowers (to a room), colored lights (to a home or tree), wallpaper (to a wall), powdered sugar (to a cake), lace (to a dress), etc.
- decorate とは、(部屋に)花、(家や木に)色つきのライト、(壁に)壁紙、(ケーキに)粉砂糖、(洋服に)レースなど、特別なものを加えることによって、より良く、より特別に見えるようにする、つまり、飾るという意味です。
- We bought our Christmas tree last weekend, but we haven't decorated it yet.
- All the houses in the neighborhood are decorated with Christmas lights, candles, or wreaths; it's beautiful!
- Tom's apartment is so empty and depressing. He should decorate it with some posters or plants.
- Do you want to help me decorate the cake? We can frost it with whipped cream and put some strawberries on top.
We look forward to meeting you here tomorrow!