Meaning

Primary

Image

Alternatives

Portrait, Picture

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A drawing of an image is an image. Back in the day images were usually drawn. This is also portrait or picture, too.

Reading

がぞう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 画像データ

    image data

    画像ファイル

    image file

    画像サイズ

    image size

Context Sentences

勝手にわたしの画像を使わないでくださいよ!

Don't use my picture without my permission!

けいさつにコウイチの暗殺事けんにかんするしょうこ画像をてい出しました。

I submitted images as evidence to the police regarding Koichi's assassination case.

残念。この画像はちょっとボケてるので使えないよ。

What a shame. This picture is a little out of focus so you can’t use it.

Kanji Composition