イメージ

いめーじ
noun
image, impression
1. image, impression
A mental picture or general impression one has of something or someone.
どんなイメージです
What kind of impression is it?
They were just as I had imagined.
イメージ(どお) = just as imagined
日本(にほん)(たい)するイメージ()わった
My impression of Japan changed.
When I hear this song, images of summer come to mind.
イメージ() = to be able to picture something
Even after reading the explanation, I couldn't quite picture what it would look like when finished.
2. image, reputation
The way a person, company, or product is perceived by others.
It's a product with a good image.
That actor has a very good public image.
We ran an advertising campaign to improve the company's image.
イメージアップ = improving one's image
The brand's image took a big hit because of the scandal.
I'm thinking of changing my hairstyle for a new look.
イメージチェンジ = image change, makeover

USAGE: イメージ is used broadly for mental images, impressions, and public perception. It's more abstract than 写真(しゃしん) (photograph).

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