絵本(えほん)

えほん
noun
picture book
1. picture book
A book with illustrations, typically for young children. The pictures are the main content, with text playing a supporting role.
子供(こども)に絵本(えほん)を読(よ)む。
To read a picture book to a child.
この絵本(えほん)は世界中(せかいじゅう)で人気(にんき)がある。
This picture book is popular around the world.
寝(ね)る前(まえ)に、母(はは)がいつも絵本(えほん)を読(よ)んでくれた。
Before bed, my mother always read me a picture book.

絵本(えほん) is composed of 絵(え) (picture) + 本(ほん) (book).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 絵本(えほん)を読(よ)む: to read a picture book
  • 絵本(えほん)を読(よ)み聞(き)かせる: to read a picture book aloud (to someone)
  • 絵本作家(えほんさっか): picture book author/illustrator
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Added 2026.2.7 20:20
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