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commemorative album; memorial photo album
A photo album created to preserve memories of a special occasion such as a graduation, wedding, or school year.
卒業記念アルバムが届いた。
The graduation commemorative album arrived.
結婚式の記念アルバムを注文した。
I ordered a commemorative album of the wedding ceremony.
記念アルバムを開くたびに、楽しかった学生時代を思い出す。
Every time I open the commemorative album, I remember my fun school days.
Combines 記念 (commemoration, memorial) with the loanword アルバム (album). In Japan, 卒業記念アルバム (graduation albums) are a deeply rooted tradition. Most schools produce professional-quality albums at the end of the school year, and they are treasured keepsakes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 卒業記念アルバム: graduation commemorative album
- 結婚記念アルバム: wedding commemorative album
- 記念アルバムを作る: to make a commemorative album
- 記念アルバムに載る: to appear in a commemorative album
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
Japanese school graduation albums (卒業アルバム) typically contain class photos, individual portraits, and candid shots from school events throughout the year. They are produced by professional photographers and are a standard part of the graduation experience at all school levels.