Sottaku logo Sottaku
Japanese

アイリスアウト

アイリスアウト
Meaning: iris-out transition; a circular fade that closes around the image
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example

その映画は、主人公が駅を去る場面でアイリスアウトになり、余韻を残して終わった。
In the scene where the protagonist leaves the station, the film ends with a circular closing transition and leaves a lingering impression.

Usage Notes

A film-editing term for a circular mask that gradually closes until the image disappears, often evoking older or stylized cinema.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning a growing range of Asian and European languages with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across every supported language.