貼(は)り付(つ)け

貼(は)り付(つ)け is the standard Japanese computing term for 'paste,' referring to inserting copied or cut content.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 貼(は)り付(つ)ける (to stick, to paste), which originally referred to physically gluing or attaching something.

Common patterns

• 貼(は)り付(つ)けする: to paste
• 貼(は)り付(つ)けを選(えら)ぶ: to choose paste (from a menu)
• コピー&貼(は)り付(つ)け: copy and paste
• コピーして貼(は)り付(つ)ける: to copy and paste

Related words

• コピー: copy
• 切(き)り取(と)り: cut
• 元(もと)に戻(もど)す: undo
• 選択(せんたく): select

Watch out

The homophone はりつけ written 磔(はりつけ) means crucifixion, a historical punishment. On computers and phones, always write 貼(は)り付(つ)け.