Japanese word

映し出す

Pronunciation

Romajiutsushidasu

Meaning

  • verbproject

Example

プロジェクターが壁に映像を映し出します。pu ro je ku tā ga kabe ni ei zō o utsu shi da shi ma su

The projector projects an image onto the wall.

Illustration for 映し出す (project)

More examples

このグラフは地域の変化を映し出します。ko no gu ra fu wa chi iki no hen ka o utsu shi da shi ma su

This graph reflects changes in the area.

Core concept

Makes an image, scene, or quality visible by casting it onto a surface or bringing it into view.

Common phrases

  • 映像を映し出すei zō o utsu shi da su

    project a video

  • スクリーンに映し出すsu ku rī n ni utsu shi da su

    project onto a screen

  • 現実を映し出すgen jitsu o utsu shi da su

    reflect reality

Similar words

映すutsusu: To show an image on a screen, surface, or mirror.
投影するtōeisuru: To cast an image onto a surface using light.
反映するhaneisuru: To reveal a quality or condition through actions or results.

Definition in Japanese

映像や光景などを、スクリーンや物の表面に現すこと。ei zō ya kō kei na do o su ku rī n ya mono no hyō men ni arawa su ko to

Word origin

The verb 映し出す (utsushidasu) is formed from 映す (utsusu, "project or reflect") and 出す (dasu, "bring out"), so it means bringing an image into view.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 映し出す (utsushidasu) is used for both literal images on screens and figurative qualities that become visible through a person's actions.

Other meanings

  • showverb
  • reflectverb

Opposites

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