English–Japanese

“description” in Japanese

Japanese

Also説明 (setsumei)

Pronunciation

Romajibyōsha

Example

作家の人物描写がとても細かいです。sak ka no jin butsu byō sha ga to te mo koma ka i de su

The writer's character descriptions are very detailed.

Illustration for 描写 (description)

How to say “description” in Japanese

“Description” in Japanese is 描写 (byōsha).

Presents the visible or character-defining details of a person, thing, or scene so that its features become clear.

Full entry for 描写: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 描写

この小説は自然の描写が特に印象的です。ko no shō setsu wa shi zen no byō sha ga toku ni in shō teki de su

The descriptions of nature in this novel are especially impressive.

Tips for using 描写

  • In Japanese fiction, 描写 (byōsha) can cover details of a character's inner state as well as outward appearance, so it is not limited to visual depiction.

Other Japanese words for “description”

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説明

setsumei

nounexplanation
noundescription

先生の説明はわかりやすいです。sen sei no setsu mei wa wa ka ri ya su i de su

The teacher's explanation is easy to understand.

Related English words

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