decorate

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 飾 denotes decorating or adorning; its on-reading is しょく, and its kun-reading is かざる.
• Basic usage: 飾る is the action of decorating, while 飾り is a decoration or ornament.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 飾る / 飾り
  • 飾る: This verb means to decorate a place or object with flowers, pictures, or other items. Example: 季節の花で食卓を飾った。
  • 飾り: This noun refers to the decoration itself or to an ornament attached to an object. Example: 窓辺に季節の飾りを置きました。