Meaning

Primary

Image

Alternative

Picture

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An image of an image is still an image. This can also be a picture.

画像 can refer to all sorts of images and pictures, but these days it's mostly used for the digital kind.

Reading

がぞう
  • 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

  • 画像を使う

    to use an image

    画像を見る

    to look at an image

    画像をクリックする

    to click on an image

Context Sentences

おもしろい画像ですね。

That's an interesting image.

この画像、ちょっとぼやけてるね。

This image is a bit blurry, isn't it?

あとで画像を送るよ!

I'll send you the image later!

画像データはどこにありますか?

Where is the image data located?

今、画像をダウンロードしています。

I'm downloading the image now.

勝手にわたしの画像を使わないでくださいよ!

Don't use my picture without my permission!

Kanji Composition