(えいぞう)

えいぞう
noun
video, footage
1. video, footage, imagery
Moving or still images, especially in professional or broadcast contexts.
It's a film with beautiful visuals.
Footage of the accident was broadcast.
News context
I produce video works.
I check the security camera footage.
Image quality has greatly improved with the latest technology.
2. visual image
A mental image or reflection.
When I closed my eyes, an image came to mind.
That image comes to mind.
Images from my childhood came back vividly.
The reflection of the mountain on the water surface was beautiful.
The sad images of war won't leave my mind.

COMPOUND: (えい) (reflect, project) + (ぞう) (image)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

CONTRAST:

  • 映像(えいぞう) - formal, professional contexts (TV, film)
  • 動画(どうが) - casual, online videos
  • ビデオ - often refers to physical media

[Register: Neutral/Formal]