Translation of Japanese word "絵" to English
絵
え
[e]
IPA: /e/
Meaning
NounAn illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
How to use
絵 (e) — 'painting / drawing / picture'. 絵を描く — draw/paint a picture. 絵本 (ehon) — picture book. 絵の具 (enogu) — paints.
🇬🇧 English
painting / picture
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 絵
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): え
Romaji Transcription: e
Example Sentences
絵を描くのはとても楽しいです。
え を かく の は とて も たのしい です。
Drawing pictures is very fun.
絵はとても美しいです。
え は とて も うつくしい です。
The picture is very beautiful.
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- 絵本— picture book
Frequency rank: #601 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "絵" mean?▼
The Japanese word "絵" means "painting / picture" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "絵"?▼
The word "絵" is read as "え" (e). 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: "A picture or painting.".
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