English–Japanese
“portrait” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōzō
Example
その画家は王の肖像を描きました。so no ga ka wa ō no shō zō o ega ki ma shi ta
The artist painted the king's portrait.
How to say “portrait” in Japanese
“Portrait” in Japanese is 肖像 (shōzō).
Presents a person's visible features in a form that preserves or conveys the person's identity.
Example sentences with 肖像
美術館では、有名な画家が描いた肖像を展示しています。bi jutsu kan de wa yū mei na ga ka ga ega i ta shō zō o ten ji shi te i ma su
The museum is displaying a portrait painted by a famous artist.
Tips for using 肖像
- A 肖像 (shōzō) may appear in a museum, a family album, or a public building, showing that the word covers both private and public representations.