English–Japanese
“statue” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizō
Example
駅前に大きな像があります。eki mae ni ō ki na zō ga a ri ma su
There is a large statue in front of the station.
How to say “statue” in Japanese
“Statue” in Japanese is 像 (zō).
It represents the appearance of a person or thing in a form that can be seen, such as a picture or a three-dimensional work.
Example sentences with 像
この公園には歴史上の人物の像が並んでいます。ko no kō en ni wa reki shi jō no jin butsu no zō ga nara n de i ma su
Statues of historical figures are lined up in this park.
Tips for using 像
- In Japanese, 像 (zō, "image") can refer to a portrait as well as a statue, so context shows whether it means a flat image or a three-dimensional work.