1.
realistic; true to life; representational
Depicting things as they actually appear in reality. Used primarily in art, literature, and visual media to describe a realistic style of representation.
写実的な絵を描く。
To paint a realistic picture.
この彫刻は非常に写実的だ。
This sculpture is extremely realistic.
写実的な描写によって、読者はその場面を鮮明に思い浮かべることができる。
Through realistic description, readers can vividly imagine the scene.
USAGE:
Primarily used in art and literature criticism. Describes works that aim to faithfully reproduce reality rather than using abstract or stylized approaches.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 写実的な表現 (realistic expression)
- 写実的な描写 (realistic depiction)
- 写実的な画風 (realistic painting style)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- リアルな: realistic — loanword, more casual and broadly used
- 現実的: realistic — for ideas, plans, and approaches, not art
- 抽象的: abstract — the opposite in art