置物 | Japanese meaning

置物【おきもの】

Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.

Alsoき【おきもの】おきもの

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma

This meaning refers to various decorative items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, often placed in specific areas like the tokonoma in traditional Japanese homes.

He bought a new ornament and displayed it in the living room.

figurehead; leader without real power

This usage implies someone who holds a title or position of leadership but lacks actual authority or influence in decision-making.

He is a figurehead president, and in reality, no one listens to his opinions.

Example sentences1 result

Tom gave the small squirrel statue to Mary.

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置物【おきもの】

Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.

Alsoき【おきもの】おきもの

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma

This meaning refers to various decorative items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, often placed in specific areas like the tokonoma in traditional Japanese homes.

He bought a new ornament and displayed it in the living room.

figurehead; leader without real power

This usage implies someone who holds a title or position of leadership but lacks actual authority or influence in decision-making.

He is a figurehead president, and in reality, no one listens to his opinions.

Example sentences1 result

Tom gave the small squirrel statue to Mary.

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置

N34

意placement; put; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn

訓お.く、-お.き

音チ

名おき、おけ、き

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物

N43

意thing; object; matter

訓もの、もの-

音ブツ、モツ

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置物【おきもの】

Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.

Alsoき【おきもの】おきもの

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma

This meaning refers to various decorative items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, often placed in specific areas like the tokonoma in traditional Japanese homes.

He bought a new ornament and displayed it in the living room.

figurehead; leader without real power

This usage implies someone who holds a title or position of leadership but lacks actual authority or influence in decision-making.

He is a figurehead president, and in reality, no one listens to his opinions.

Example sentences1 result

Tom gave the small squirrel statue to Mary.

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置物【おきもの】

Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.

Alsoき【おきもの】おきもの

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma

This meaning refers to various decorative items used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space, often placed in specific areas like the tokonoma in traditional Japanese homes.