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synonym Comparative
写す
VS
写真

Differences Between "写す" and "写真"

Option A
写す
Meaning
to copy, to transcribe, to photograph, to project
Reading
うつす (utsusu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
黒板の文字をノートに写す。
Copy the letters from the blackboard into your notebook.
Option B
写真
Meaning
photograph, photo
Reading
しゃしん (syashin)
Syllabus Level
A1
Practical Example
私は写真に興味があります。
I am interested in photograph, photo.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to copy, to transcribe, to photograph, to project)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 写す: Transitive verb. Refers to making a copy of something, either physically (e.g., text, image) or optically (e.g., photo).
- 写真: Essential structural term in CEFR A1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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