snapshot, take pictures
On'yomi (音読み)
- サツ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- と.る
- つま.む
- -ど.り
About this kanji
The kanji 撮 means "to take pictures" or "snapshot" and is primarily used as a verb. You will often encounter it in words related to photography. For example, 撮影 (さつえい) refers to "photography," which can include both still and motion pictures. Another common usage is 撮る (とる), meaning "to take" specifically in the context of photographs. Additionally, the term 特撮 (とくさつ) means "special effects," highlighting its use in film and media. A helpful note is that while 撮 is associated with capturing images, it connects broadly to visual representation, making it a useful kanji for anyone interested in photography or film.
Example sentences
彼女は写真を撮った。
She took a photo.
Meanings across languages
- English
- snapshot, take pictures
- Tiếng Việt
- chụp ảnh
- 日本語
- 撮る
- 한국어
- 사진을 찍다
- 中文
- 拍照
- id
- jepretan
- th
- ภาพถ่าย
- es
- instantánea
- fr
- photo
- de
- Schnappschuss
- pt
- foto
Common compounds
- 撮影photography (still or motion), photographing, filming
- 撮るto take (a photograph), to record (audio or video), to film
- 特撮special effects, SFX, tokusatsu
- 写真撮影photography, taking photographs
- 特殊撮影special effects, SFX
- 空撮aerial photography
- 撮要outline, summary, compendium
- 撮土small area, a pinch of earth
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