置物 | Japanese meaning

置物【おきもの】

Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma
figurehead; leader without real power

Forms

置物【おきもの】Frequency rank: 14,402. – 14,456.
置き物【おきもの】Frequency rank: 42,321. – 43,060.
おきもの

Generated definitions (experimental)

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.

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

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My favorite decorative object changes the atmosphere of the 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.

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

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The figurehead leader of that organization had no opinions at all.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to decorate with ornamentsto place an ornamentcollection of decorative objectsto use as an ornamentthe ornament stands outtraditional decorative object

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

Wiktionary

Example sentences

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1. とむトム、めありいメアリー。

Tom gave the small squirrel statue to Mary.

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