写真
しゃしん
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
photograph, photo
Examples
写真を撮ってもいいですか。
May I take a photo?
📖 How to Use
「写真」means "photograph, photo." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「写真」is read as「しゃしん」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「写真」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「写真」mean in Japanese?+
「写真」means "photograph, photo". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「写真」?+
「写真」is read as「しゃしん」.
Is 「写真」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「写真」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「写真」?+
写真を撮ってもいいですか。 — May I take a photo?
Practice 「写真」 with spaced repetition