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“photo” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishashin

Example

これは私の写真です。ko re wa watashi no sha shin de su

This is my photo.

Illustration for 写真 (photo)

How to say “photo” in Japanese

“Photo” in Japanese is 写真 (shashin).

It centers on preserving a view of the world, either as a captured picture or as the practice of making such pictures.

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

Example sentences with 写真

学校で写真を撮ります。gak kō de sha shin o to ri ma su

I take photos at school.

旅行でたくさんの写真を撮りました。ryo kō de ta ku sa n no sha shin o to ri ma shi ta

I took many photos on my trip.

Tips for using 写真

  • In Japan, 写真 (shashin) for an ID card is called 証明写真 (shōmei shashin), and automated booths for making it are often found near train stations.

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