記念写真(きねんしゃしん)

きねんしゃしん
noun
commemorative photo; souvenir photo
1. commemorative photo; souvenir photo; memorial photograph
A photograph taken to commemorate a special occasion, event, or visit to a notable place.
記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)ろう。
Let's take a commemorative photo.
卒業式(そつぎょうしき)で記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)った。
We took a commemorative photo at the graduation ceremony.
観光地(かんこうち)で家族(かぞく)みんなで記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)ってもらった。
We had someone take a group commemorative photo of our whole family at the tourist spot.

A compound of 記念(きねん) (commemoration, memorial) and 写真(しゃしん) (photograph). A ubiquitous concept in Japanese culture, where taking 記念写真(きねんしゃしん) is a standard part of ceremonies, school events, travel, and social gatherings.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)る: to take a commemorative photo
  • 記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)ってもらう: to have someone take a commemorative photo
  • 集合(しゅうごう)記念写真(きねんしゃしん): group commemorative photo
  • 記念写真(きねんしゃしん)撮影(さつえい): commemorative photo shoot

USAGE:
At Japanese events like 入学式(にゅうがくしき) (entrance ceremonies), 卒業式(そつぎょうしき) (graduations), 結婚式(けっこんしき) (weddings), and company events, taking a 記念写真(きねんしゃしん) is almost obligatory. At tourist sites, it is common to ask strangers or staff to take your photo — the phrase 記念写真(きねんしゃしん)を撮(と)っていただけますか is frequently used.

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