壁掛(かべか)け

かべかけ
noun, no-adjective
wall hanging; wall-mounted
furnituredaily-life
1. wall hanging; wall-mounted (type)
Something hung on a wall, such as a decorative cloth or picture, or, before another noun, the wall-mounted version of an appliance or fixture: 壁掛(かべか)け時計(どけい), 壁掛(かべか)けテレビ.
The wall clock has stopped.
We installed a wall-mounted TV in the living room.
I hang a woven cloth I bought on a trip on the wall of my room as a decoration.

From 壁(かべ) (wall) + 掛(か)ける (to hang). Before a noun it may take の or attach directly.

Common collocations

  • 壁掛(かべか)け時計(どけい): wall clock
  • 壁掛(かべか)けテレビ: wall-mounted TV
  • 壁掛(かべか)けエアコン: wall-mounted air conditioner
  • 壁掛(かべか)けにする: to hang on the wall

Similar words

  • 掛(か)け軸(じく): hanging scroll — the traditional Japanese scroll for the alcove, not a general wall hanging