English–Japanese
“motif” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimochīfu
Example
この絵のモチーフは花です。ko no e no mo chī fu wa hana de su
The motif of this painting is a flower.
How to say “motif” in Japanese
“Motif” in Japanese is モチーフ (mochīfu).
Names the subject chosen for expression or an element that recurs across a work.
Example sentences with モチーフ
この模様は、伝統的な陶器をモチーフにしています。ko no mo yō wa den tō teki na tō ki o mo chī fu ni shi te i ma su
This pattern uses traditional pottery as its motif.
Tips for using モチーフ
- In English, motif often refers to a recurring image, phrase, or musical figure, not only the subject of a painting.