ポスター

ポスター is a loanword from English "poster." It refers to any large printed sheet for public display.

Common collocations

• ポスターを貼(は)る: to put up a poster
• ポスターを剥(は)がす: to take down/peel off a poster
• ポスターを飾(かざ)る: to display a poster
• ポスターを描(か)く: to draw/design a poster

Types

• 映画(えいが)ポスター: movie poster
• 選挙(せんきょ)ポスター: election poster
• 広告(こうこく)ポスター: advertising poster
• 募集(ぼしゅう)ポスター: recruitment/wanted poster

Cultural note

During elections in Japan, candidates' posters are displayed on designated public bulletin boards (選挙(せんきょ)掲示板(けいじばん)). Unauthorized posting is illegal. School children often create ポスター for contests on topics like fire safety or traffic rules.