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.
When I hear this song, images of summer come to mind.
2.
image, reputation
The way a person, company, or product is perceived by others.
We ran an advertising campaign to improve the company's image.
イメージアップ = improving one's image
USAGE: イメージ is used broadly for mental images, impressions, and public perception. It's more abstract than 写真 (photograph).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- イメージが良い/悪い (have a good/bad image)
- イメージを持つ (to have an impression)
- イメージ通り (as imagined)
- イメージが湧く (to be able to picture something)
- イメージチェンジ (image change, makeover)
- イメージアップ/ダウン (image improvement/damage)
[Register: Neutral]