Meaning

Primary

Footage

Alternatives

Video, Image

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You see reflections of images on a screen, and the image reflections are moving! That means this is footage, or video.

映像 refers to images in various forms of visual media. While it's most commonly used to describe moving images in videos or films, it can also refer to mental images — those pictures or scenes that come to mind, reflecting personal memories or imagination.

Reading

えいぞう
  • 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

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 映像を見る

    to look at an image, to look at video footage

    映像を使う

    to use an image, to use a video

    映像を見せる

    to show an image, to show video footage

Context Sentences

すごくいい映像ですね。

That's very nice footage.

この映像は小さい子には見せられないね。

Well, we can't show the little ones this video.

YouTubeのマイケルの映像、もう見た?

Have you watched Michael's videos on YouTube yet?

あの映像、ちょっとトラウマになっちゃいました。

That video became a bit traumatic for me.

その映画、ストーリーはイマイチだけど、映像がめっちゃ美しいんですよ。

The story of that movie is mediocre, but the visuals are incredibly beautiful.

映画リングを見てからというもの、古イドからさだ子が出てくる映像がアタマからはなれないんです。

Since I watched Ringu, I can't get the image of Sadako coming out of that old well out of my head.

Kanji Composition