Translation of Japanese word "カメラ" to English
カメラ
カメラ
[kamera]
IPA: /kamera/
Meaning
NounA device for taking still or moving pictures or photographs.
How to use
カメラ (kamera) — 'camera / webcam'. デジタルカメラ — digital camera. カメラマン — photographer.
🇬🇧 English
camera
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: カメラ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): カメラ
Romaji Transcription: kamera
Example Sentences
カメラは映像を撮影します。
カメラはえいぞうをさつえいします。
A camera captures images.
彼はカメラを操作しています。
かれはカメラをそうさしています。
He is operating a camera.
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What does the Japanese word "カメラ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "カメラ" means "camera" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A device for capturing images.".
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