Japanese dictionary
How to say "picture" in Japanese
写真しゃしん · shashin
A "picture" as a photo is 写真 (shashin). A drawing or painting is 絵 (e). A digital image is 画像 (gazō).
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Ways to say "picture" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 写真しゃしん · shashin | Picture; photo. |
| 絵え · e | Picture; painting; drawing. |
| 画像がぞう · gazō | Picture; image (digital). |
How to use it
"Take a picture" is 写真を撮る (shashin o toru).
"Draw a picture" is 絵を描く (e o kaku).
Example sentences
- 写真を撮ってもいいですか。Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka.May I take a picture?
- 子どもが絵を描きました。Kodomo ga e o kakimashita.My child drew a picture.
- 画像を送ってください。Gazō o okutte kudasai.Please send me the image.
- 家族の写真を見せてください。Kazoku no shashin o misete kudasai.Please show me a picture of your family.
- 壁に絵を飾りました。Kabe ni e o kazarimashita.I hung a picture on the wall.
- 写真を撮っていただけますか。Shashin o totte itadakemasu ka.Could you take a picture of us?
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you ask someone to take your picture in Japanese?
Ask 写真を撮っていただけますか (shashin o totte itadakemasu ka).
What is the difference between 写真 and 絵?
写真 (shashin) is a photograph. 絵 (e) is a drawing or painting.
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