Translation of Japanese word "映画" to English
映画
えいが
[eiga]
IPA: /eiɡa/
Meaning
NounA recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video.
How to use
映画 (eiga) — 'movie / film'. 映画を見る — watch a movie. 映画館 (eigakan) — cinema / movie theater. 映画スター — movie star.
🇬🇧 English
movie / film
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 映画
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): えいが
Romaji Transcription: eiga
Example Sentences
私は映画を観ます。
わたしはえいがをみます。
I watch a movie.
映画は面白いです。
えいがはおもしろいです。
The movie is interesting.
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Common phrases
- 映画を見る— to watch a movie
- 映画館— cinema / movie theater
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Frequency rank: #170 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "映画" mean?▼
The Japanese word "映画" means "movie / film" in English.
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The word "映画" is read as "えいが" (eiga). 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: "Performed in a theater.".
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