Japanese Conversation · Level 59
75 words
Japanese word
試写
Pronunciation
Romajishisha
Meaning
- nounpreview
Example
新作映画を記者に試写します。shin saku ei ga o ki sha ni shi sha shi ma su
We preview the new movie for reporters.
More examples
公開前の試写に招待されました。kō kai mae no shi sha ni shō tai sa re ma shi ta
I was invited to a preview screening before the release.
Core concept
Refers to an advance showing of a film or other work for selected viewers before it becomes publicly available.
Common phrases
新作の試写shin saku no shi sha
preview screening of a new work
試写に招待するshi sha ni shō tai su ru
invite someone to a preview screening
Definition in Japanese
映画などを正式な公開前に、関係者や招待客に見せること。ei ga na do o sei shiki na kō kai mae ni kan kei sha ya shō tai kyaku ni mi se ru ko to
Word origin
The word 試写 (shisha) joins 試 (shi, "try or test") and 写 (sha, "copy or photograph"), giving the sense of testing a film by showing it in advance.
Usage tips
- A 試写 (shisha) is commonly held for reporters or other invited viewers, so it describes a screening rather than merely an advertisement for a film.
Other meanings
- private showingnoun