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“Embellishment” in Japanese

Short answer

粉飾 funshoku ふんしょく

Embellishment in Japanese is “粉飾” (funshoku). Full meaning: embellishment (e.g. of a story), ornamentation, decoration.

Other ways to say “Embellishment” in Japanese

尾ひれ ohire tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.), exaggeration 修飾 shuushoku ornamentation, embellishment, decoration, adornment; modification, qualification 脚色 kyakushoku dramatization (e.g. of a novel), dramatisation, adaptation (for the stage or screen); embellishment (of the facts), exaggeration, dramatization, embroidery 扮飾 funshoku embellishment (e.g. of a story), ornamentation, decoration 修しょく shuushoku ornamentation, embellishment, decoration, adornment; modification, qualification 彩り irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish あしいろ ashiiro dramatization (e.g. of a novel), dramatisation, adaptation (for the stage or screen); embellishment (of the facts), exaggeration, dramatization, embroidery お負け omake something thrown in (with a purchase), something extra, free gift, freebie, giveaway, premium, prize; (giving a) discount, price reduction; addition, embellishment (e.g. to a story) 彩 irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish 彩色 irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish 色どり irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish

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