ポスター

ぽすたー
noun
poster
1. poster
A large printed picture or notice for display.
I took down the poster from the wall.
ポスター()る。
To put up a poster.
映画(えいが)ポスター(かざ)ってある。
A movie poster is displayed.

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

COMMON 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.