写真

しゃしん
Alternative writings: 寫眞, 寫真, 冩眞
JLPT:N5
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1

A photograph, photo, or picture — a still image captured (typically) by a camera.

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旅行先でたくさん写真を撮った。

I took many photos at my travel destination.

この写真はインスタグラムに載せてもいいですか。

Can I post this photo on Instagram?

写真家になりたいなら、まず撮影技術を学びなさい。

If you want to become a photographer, first learn shooting techniques.

写真に手を加えると雰囲気が変わる。

Editing a photo changes its atmosphere.

2

An obsolete/abbreviated use referring to moving pictures or films (活動写真).

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Examples

明治時代、写真(活動写真)は人々に人気だった。

In the Meiji era, '写真' (moving pictures) were popular with people.

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