Japanese Conversation · Level 23
90 words
Japanese word
シャッター
Pronunciation
Romajishattā
Meaning
- nounshutter
Example
写真を撮るとき、シャッターを押します。sha shin o to ru to ki sha ttā o o shi ma su
I press the shutter when I take a picture.
More examples
静かな部屋では、シャッターの音がよく聞こえます。shizu ka na heya de wa sha ttā no oto ga yo ku ki ko e ma su
In a quiet room, the sound of the shutter is easy to hear.
Core concept
Controls the time during which light reaches the camera sensor when a picture is taken.
Common phrases
シャッターを切るsha ttā o ki ru
release the shutter
シャッターを押すsha ttā o o su
press the shutter
Definition in Japanese
カメラで、撮影の瞬間に開閉して光を取り込む仕組み。ka me ra de satsu ei no shun kan ni kai hei shi te hikari o to ri ko mu shi ku mi
Word origin
シャッター (shattā) comes from English shutter, which is related to shut and originally refers to a closing cover.
Usage tips
- A fast shutter speed can make a moving subject look still, while a slow shutter speed can show movement as a blur.