Translation of Japanese word "写真" to English
写真
しゃしん
[shashin]
IPA: /ɕaɕiɴ/
Meaning
NounA photograph.
How to use
写真 (shashin) — 'photo / photograph'. 写真を撮る — take a photo. 写真を見せる — show a photo. 自撮り (jidori) — selfie.
🇬🇧 English
photo / picture
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 写真
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しゃしん
Romaji Transcription: shashin
Example Sentences
私は写真を撮ります。
わたしはしゃしんをとります。
I take a photo.
写真は美しいです。
しゃしんはうつくしいです。
The photo is beautiful.
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Common phrases
- 写真を撮る— to take a photo
- 自撮り— selfie
Frequency rank: #168 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "写真" mean?▼
The Japanese word "写真" means "photo / picture" in English.
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The word "写真" is read as "しゃしん" (shashin). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Taken by a camera.".
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