1.
flash (photography); camera flash
the brief burst of bright light used in photography to illuminate subjects
2.
flash (memory); flash storage
a type of non-volatile computer memory used in USB drives, memory cards, and solid-state drives
3.
flash; sudden burst
a sudden, brief appearance or occurrence
From English "flash." Used across photography, computing, and general contexts.
Photography
- フラッシュをたく: to use flash
- フラッシュ撮影: flash photography
- フラッシュ撮影禁止: no flash photography
- 内蔵フラッシュ: built-in flash
Computing
Other uses
- ニュースフラッシュ: news flash
- フラッシュバック: flashback
- フラッシュモブ: flash mob
Usage
The verb "to use flash" in photography is フラッシュをたく, using 焚く (to burn/light). This is a set expression specific to flash photography.