三脚(さんきゃく)

さんきゃく
noun
tripod
1. tripod
A three-legged stand used to support cameras, telescopes, or other equipment. Provides stability for photography, videography, and observation.
夜景(やけい)撮影(さつえい)には三脚(さんきゃく)が必須(ひっす)だ。
A tripod is essential for night photography.
カメラを三脚(さんきゃく)に固定(こてい)した。
I mounted the camera on the tripod.
軽量(けいりょう)の三脚(さんきゃく)を旅行(りょこう)に持(も)っていく。
I take a lightweight tripod when traveling.

三脚(さんきゃく) is a three-legged stand used to stabilize cameras, telescopes, and other equipment. Essential for photography, especially in low-light conditions.

ETYMOLOGY:
三(さん) (three) + 脚(きゃく) (legs). Literally 'three legs.'

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 三脚(さんきゃく)を立(た)てる: to set up a tripod
  • 三脚(さんきゃく)に載(の)せる: to mount on a tripod
  • 三脚(さんきゃく)を畳(たた)む: to fold a tripod
  • 携帯(けいたい)三脚(さんきゃく): portable tripod
  • ミニ三脚(さんきゃく): mini tripod
  • スマホ三脚(さんきゃく): smartphone tripod

RELATED WORDS:

  • 一脚(いっきゃく): monopod (one leg)
  • 雲台(うんだい): tripod head (the part that holds the camera)

NOTE:
Some tourist spots and event venues in Japan prohibit 三脚(さんきゃく) use. Look for signs saying 三脚(さんきゃく)使用(しよう)禁止(きんし) or 三脚(さんきゃく)禁止(きんし).

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Added 2026.1.18 22:10 · Revised 2026.4.5 20:45
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