Japanese word

編集

Pronunciation

Romajihenshū

Meaning

  • nounediting

Example

動画の編集をします。dō ga no hen shū o shi ma su

I edit videos.

Illustration for 編集 (editing)

More examples

写真の編集では、明るさを少し調整します。sha shin no hen shū de wa aka ru sa o suko shi chō sei shi ma su

When editing photos, I adjust the brightness a little.

Core concept

Describes the process of selecting and arranging material so it becomes a finished whole.

Common phrases

  • 動画の編集dō ga no hen shū

    video editing

  • 写真の編集sha shin no hen shū

    photo editing

Similar words

修正shūsei: The process of correcting or improving written or visual material.
校正kōsei: The process of checking text or printed material and correcting errors.
加工kakō: The process of changing material with tools or effects, often to alter its form or appearance.

Definition in Japanese

文章・映像などの内容を、目的に合うように選び、並べ替え、整えること。bun shō ei zō na do no nai yō o moku teki ni a u yō ni era bi nara be ka e totono e ru ko to

Word origin

編集 (henshū) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 編 (hen, "compile") and 集 (shū, "gather"), expressing the gathering and arranging of material.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 編集 (henshū) is used for books, newspapers, websites, and videos, so the term is not limited to one medium.

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