Meaning

Primary

Photo

Alternatives

Photograph, Picture

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A copy of reality is a lot like magic. How do you make a copy of reality, though? You take a photo.

Reading

しゃしん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 写真をとる

    to take a photo

    写真を見る

    to look at a photo

    写真を見せる

    to show a photo

Context Sentences

ここの写真をSNSに上げてもいいですか?

Can I post photos of this place on social media?

この写真、見て!お父さん、昔のまんま。変わったことと言えば、ちょっと太ったことくらいじゃない?

Look at this photo. Dad hasn't changed at all since then. Well, he's gained some weight, but nothing else has changed, right?

コウイチの高校時代の写真が流出してしまいました。

Koichi's picture from high school was leaked.

Kanji Composition