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“film development” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigenzō

Example

写真を現像します。sha shin o gen zō shi ma su

I develop the photos.

Illustration for 現像 (film development)

How to say “film development” in Japanese

“Film development” in Japanese is 現像 (genzō).

Brings the image recorded invisibly on exposed film into visible form.

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

Example sentences with 現像

撮影したフィルムの現像を店に頼みます。satsu ei shi ta fi ru mu no gen zō o mise ni tano mi ma su

I ask a shop to develop the film I shot.

Tips for using 現像

  • English speakers also use develop for photographs, so the phrase develop film connects this word with one of the older meanings of develop.

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