Painting; picture; drawing

N5noun·e

How to remember it

Pronounced like the letter 'e'; 絵 is the picture you draw.

Example sentences

  • この絵はとても美しいです。

    このえはとてもうつくしいです。

    This painting is very beautiful.

  • 子供が絵を描いています。

    こどもがえをかいています。

    The child is drawing a picture.

Usage

Pairs with 描く (to draw/paint); 画 in compounds like 水彩画.

Related words

絵画描く写真

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