Translation

金めっきする / 金箔を貼る / 金色にする

Meaning

Gild means to cover something with a thin layer of gold or make it look gold. It can also suggest making something look richer than it really is. Do not confuse gild with guild, an association of workers or players.

Examples

• 職人は額縁に金箔を貼りました。
  The craftsperson gilded the picture frame.
• 寺院の屋根の一部は金色に加工されていました。
  Parts of the temple roof were gilded.