写真

しゃしん

Photograph, picture

N5noun·shashin

How to remember it

写 "copy/reproduce" + 真 "truth" — a copy of the truth, i.e. a photograph.

Example sentences

  • 公園で写真を撮りました。

    こうえんでしゃしんをとりました。

    I took a photo at the park.

  • この写真はとてもきれいですね。

    このしゃしんはとてもきれいですね。

    This photo is very beautiful, isn't it.

Usage

Almost always paired with 撮る (to take) — 写真を撮る.

Related words

カメラ撮るビデオ

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