English–Japanese
“taking photographs” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishashinsatsuei
Example
旅行中は写真撮影を楽しみます。ryo kō chū wa sha shin satsu ei o tano shi mi ma su
I enjoy taking photographs while traveling.
How to say “taking photographs” in Japanese
“Taking photographs” in Japanese is 写真撮影 (shashinsatsuei).
Centers on using a camera or similar device to preserve a subject as a visual image.
Example sentences with 写真撮影
美術館では写真撮影が禁止されています。bi jutsu kan de wa sha shin satsu ei ga kin shi sa re te i ma su
Photography is prohibited in the museum.
Tips for using 写真撮影
- In everyday Japanese, this noun is more common in event titles, captions, and formal descriptions than in casual statements, where a verb-based expression is often preferred.