English–Japanese

“picture” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajie

Example

これは私の絵です。ko re wa watashi no e de su

This is my picture.

Illustration for 絵 (picture)

How to say “picture” in Japanese

“Picture” in Japanese is 絵 (e).

Refers to a visual work made by putting lines, shapes, or colors on a surface.

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

Example sentences with 絵

壁に絵を飾ります。kabe ni e o kaza ri ma su

I put a picture on the wall.

子どもたちは教室の壁に絵を飾っています。ko do mo ta chi wa kyō shitsu no kabe ni e o kaza tte i ma su

The children are displaying pictures on the classroom wall.

Tips for using 絵

  • English picture can include a photograph, but Japanese 絵 (e) usually means a drawing or painting, while 写真 (shashin) normally names a photograph.

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