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

  • 画像〜
  • 画像を〜

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
  • 画像をクリックする
    to click on an image
    画像を見る
    to look at an image
    画像を使う
    to use an image

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