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 computing terms

• 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

Usage

In casual speech, the English loanword ペースト is also used, especially among younger speakers.