Japanese Conversation · Level 20
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Japanese word
絵本
Pronunciation
Romajiehon
Meaning
- nounpicture book
Example
図書館で新しい絵本を借りました。to sho kan de atara shi i e hon o ka ri ma shi ta
I borrowed a new picture book at the library.
More examples
母は寝る前に子どもへ絵本を読んであげます。haha wa ne ru mae ni ko do mo e e hon o yo n de a ge ma su
My mother reads a picture book to her child before bedtime.
Core concept
Presents a story or information mainly through pictures, with words supporting what the images show.
Common phrases
絵本を読むe hon o yo mu
read a picture book
絵本を借りるe hon o ka ri ru
borrow a picture book
絵本を選ぶe hon o era bu
choose a picture book
Similar words
児童書jidōsho: A book published for children that may use many pictures or very few pictures.
Definition in Japanese
絵を主体にして物語や知識を伝える本。e o shu tai ni shi te monogatari ya chi shiki o tsuta e ru hon
Word origin
絵 (e, "picture") + 本 (hon, "book") forms a compound meaning a book in which pictures play a central role.
Usage tips
- In English, picture book usually refers to a book where illustrations are central to the story, while children's book is a broader term that can include books with few or no pictures.