(うつ)

うつす
verb (godan)
to copy, to photograph
1. to copy, to transcribe
To reproduce text or content by writing or typing it. Often used for copying from a source.
ノート(うつ)す。
To copy into a notebook.
友達(ともだち)宿題(しゅくだい)(うつ)してはいけません。
You must not copy your friend's homework.
It was hard to copy all the writing on the blackboard into my notebook.
2. to photograph, to film
To capture an image using a camera. To record visually.
景色(けしき)(うつ)しました。
I photographed the scenery.
カメラ(はな)(うつ)した。
I photographed the flowers with a camera.
I photographed many beautiful landscapes on my trip.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). Pair: (うつ)る (intransitive, to be photographed/reflected). Pattern: Xを(うつ)す (copy/photograph X).

ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. (うつ)している = 'is copying/photographing.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ノートに(うつ)す (copy into a notebook)
  • 写真(しゃしん)(うつ)す (take a photograph—though ()る is more common)
  • 文章(ぶんしょう)(うつ)す (copy text)
  • そのまま(うつ)す (copy exactly as is)

HOMOPHONES: Several verbs are pronounced 'うつす':

  • (うつ)す: to copy, photograph
  • (うつ)す: to move/transfer something
  • (うつ)す: to project (image), reflect

The kanji helps distinguish meaning. (うつ)す relates to reproduction/capture of images or text.

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