English–Japanese
“silhouette” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishiruetto
Example
月明かりで木のシルエットが見えます。tsuki a ka ri de ki no shi ru e tto ga mi e ma su
I can see the silhouette of a tree in the moonlight.
How to say “silhouette” in Japanese
“Silhouette” in Japanese is シルエット (shiruetto).
Presents a recognizable outline while concealing the details inside it.
Example sentences with シルエット
夕焼けを背にすると、人物のシルエットがはっきりします。yū ya ke o se ni su ru to jin butsu no shi ru e tto ga ha kki ri shi ma su
When the sun is behind them, the person's silhouette becomes clear.
Tips for using シルエット
- In photography and film, a silhouette can make a subject recognizable through posture and outline even when facial features and clothing details cannot be seen.