Japanese

しゃしん
Meaning: photo; photograph; picture
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

写
真

Example sentences

I took a photo of the beautiful landscape.
新しい写真を見せてください
Please show me the new photos.
棚の奥から古い写真を見つけた。
He found an old photo from the back of the shelf.
私の趣味は、週末に公園で写真を撮ることです。
My hobby is taking photos in the park on weekends.
この写真は家族との大切な思い出だ。
This photo is a precious memory of mine with my family.
この写真はとても懐かしい。
This photo is very nostalgic.
ここで一緒に写真を撮りましょう。
Let's take a photo together here.
彼女は写真を見てフフと笑った。
She looked at the photo and chuckled.
新しいカメラで写真を撮った。
I took a photo with my new camera.
モデルは写真のためにかっこいいポーズをとった。
The model struck a cool pose for the photo.

Usage Notes

Refers to a photograph taken with a camera. Historically, it meant a 'true copy' or 'realistic depiction'.

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