1.
description; depiction; portrayal
The act of describing or representing something in words or images.
描写 means to describe or depict something in words or images. Used as both noun and suru-verb.
Types
- 心理描写: psychological portrayal
- 情景描写: scene description
- 人物描写: character portrayal
- 写実的描写: realistic depiction
Common patterns
Usage
Primarily used in literary criticism, art, and film discussion. More formal than 説明 (explanation).
Related Words
Related:
描く (to depict (verb))
Compare:
説明 (explanation)
Synonym:
記述 (description (written account))
Compare:
表現 (expression)