It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 撮る (toru)
Meaning: take a picture or to film
Examples:
- 写真を撮る to take photos
- ここから、写真を撮るな。 Don’t take pictures from here.
- 空の写真を撮るのが好きです。 I like to take photographs of the sky.
- 写真を撮るときは、笑ってください。 When you take a picture, please smile.
- 旅先の風景を写真に撮るのが好きだ。 I like taking pictures of scenery when on holiday.
- 私にとって写真を撮ることは楽しみです。 Taking pictures is a hobby for me.
- 私はフィルムで写真を撮るのが好きです。 I like to take film photographs.
- 七五三のお祝いに、神社で記念写真を撮る。 We go to shrines and have our pictures taken to celebrate Shichi-Go-San.