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photograph, photo
An image captured by a camera. One of the most common words for talking about pictures.
写真 means photograph. The kanji mean 写 (copy/reproduce) + 真 (truth) - capturing reality.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
RELATED TERMS:
- 自撮り/セルフィー: selfie
- 集合写真: group photo
- 証明写真: ID photo
- 写真家: photographer
CONTRAST:
- 写真: photograph (camera)
- 絵: picture, drawing, painting (by hand)
- 画像: image (digital/general term)