Meaning and Usage
The verb 貼る (はる) primarily means "to stick" or "to paste" something onto a surface. It is commonly used when attaching physical items like posters, stamps, or protective films.
Common Collocations
- ポスターを貼る: to put up a poster
- 切手を貼る: to put a stamp on
- 保護フィルムを貼る: to apply a protective film
These collocations show typical objects that are attached using 貼る.
Register and Politeness
貼る is a casual to neutral verb and can be used in everyday conversation. When making requests, the て-form plus ください (貼ってください) is common.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 貼る with 掛ける (かける), which also means "to hang" but is used for items like pictures or clocks that hang rather than stick. Use 貼る when the item is physically stuck onto a surface.