SS

SS is a common abbreviation in gaming and internet culture in Japan.

Pronunciation

Read エスエス. In speech the usual word is スクショ, short for スクリーンショット.

Common collocations

• SSを撮(と)る: to take a screenshot
• SS機能(きのう): screenshot function
• SS共有(きょうゆう): sharing screenshots

Usage

スクショ is more commonly used in casual conversation, while SS is often seen in written form, especially in gaming contexts.

Watch out

In fan-fiction communities SS means a short story (ショートストーリー), and on clothing labels it is the size extra small.