Japanese dictionary
How to say "camera" in Japanese
カメラかめら · kamera
"Camera" in Japanese is カメラ (kamera). Taking a photo is 写真を撮る (shashin o toru).
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Ways to say "camera" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| カメラかめら · kamera | Camera. |
| デジカメでじかめ · dejikame | Digital camera. |
| 写真しゃしん · shashin | Photo. |
How to use it
In video calls, "turn on your camera" is カメラをオンにする (kamera o on ni suru).
Some places have signs that say 撮影禁止 (satsuei kinshi), no photos.
Example sentences
- カメラをオンにしてください。Kamera o on ni shite kudasai.Please turn on your camera.
- 新しいカメラを買いました。Atarashii kamera o kaimashita.I bought a new camera.
- 写真を撮ってもいいですか。Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka.May I take a photo?
- ここは撮影禁止です。Koko wa satsuei kinshi desu.Photography is not allowed here.
- すみません、カメラが映っていません。Sumimasen, kamera ga utsutte imasen.Sorry, my camera isn't showing.
- 旅行にカメラを持っていきます。Ryokō ni kamera o motte ikimasu.I'm taking a camera on the trip.
Questions
How do you say "turn on your camera" in Japanese?
Say カメラをオンにしてください (kamera o on ni shite kudasai). To turn it off is オフにする (ofu ni suru).
What does 撮影禁止 mean?
撮影禁止 (satsuei kinshi) means no photography. You will see it in museums, temples and some stores.
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