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.

What kind of impression is it?

They were just as I had imagined.

イメージ通(どお)り = just as imagined

My impression of Japan changed.

When I hear this song, images of summer come to mind.

イメージが湧(わ)く = 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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Added 2026.1.12 22:55 · Revised 2026.6.11 2:34

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