English–Japanese
“picture book” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiehon
Example
図書館で新しい絵本を借りました。to sho kan de atara shi i e hon o ka ri ma shi ta
I borrowed a new picture book at the library.
How to say “picture book” in Japanese
“Picture book” in Japanese is 絵本 (ehon).
Presents a story or information mainly through pictures, with words supporting what the images show.
Example sentences with 絵本
母は寝る前に子どもへ絵本を読んであげます。haha wa ne ru mae ni ko do mo e e hon o yo n de a ge ma su
My mother reads a picture book to her child before bedtime.
Tips for using 絵本
- In English, picture book usually refers to a book where illustrations are central to the story, while children's book is a broader term that can include books with few or no pictures.