Translation and Meaning of: 像 - zou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 像 (zou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: zou
Kana: ぞう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: statue; image; figure; image; portrait
Meaning in English: statue;image;figure;picture;portrait
Definition: Things and phenomena are expressed as they are.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (像) zou
The Japanese word 像 (zō) means "image" or "statue". It is composed of the kanji 像, which means "figure" or "image", and can be read as "zō" or "shō", and the kanji 木, which means "tree" or "wood". The etymology of the word dates back to ancient Chinese, where the character 像 was used to refer to an image or representation of a person or object. Over time, the meaning expanded to include statues and other forms of visual art. In Japanese culture, images and statues are often used as objects of worship in temples and shrines, and are often considered sacred.How to Write in Japanese - (像) zou
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Synonyms and Similar - (像) zou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
彫像; 仏像; 像彫り; 像制作; 像刻; 像画; 像石; 像素; 像数; 像表現; 像面; 像銘; 像骨; 像鳥; 像龍
Words containing: 像
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ぶつぞう
Romaji: butsuzou
Translation / Meaning:
Buddhist image (statue)
Kana: そうぞう
Romaji: souzou
Translation / Meaning:
imagination; guess
Kana: げんぞう
Romaji: genzou
Translation / Meaning:
Developing (film)
Kana: えいぞう
Romaji: eizou
Translation / Meaning:
reflection; image
Words with the same pronunciation: ぞう zou
Example Sentences - (像) zou
Below are some example sentences:
現像は写真を印刷するために必要なプロセスです。
Genzō wa shashin o insatsu suru tame ni hitsuyōna purosesu desu
Development is a necessary process for printing photos.
Development is the process required to print photos.
- 現像 - revelation process
- 写真 - photography
- 印刷 - impressão - printing
- する - verb to do"
- ために - for
- 必要な - required
- プロセス - process
- です - verb to be"
想像力は無限大です。
Sōzōryoku wa mugendai desu
The imagination is infinite.
- 想像力 (souzouryoku) - means "imagination" in Japanese
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 無限大 (mugendai) - means "infinite" in Japanese
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the polite and respectful way of expressing yourself in Japanese
仏像は美しいです。
Butsuzou wa utsukushii desu
The Buddha statues are beautiful.
The Buddha statue is beautiful.
- 仏像 - represents the word "Buddha" in Japanese and refers to an image or statue of Buddha.
- は - Topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "Buddha" or "Buddha statue".
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
この映像は美しいです。
Kono eizou wa utsukushii desu
This image is beautiful.
This video is beautiful.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 映像 - noun meaning "image"
- は - topic particle
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
このチャンネルは映像がクリアで音声も良いです。
Kono channeru wa eizō ga kuria de onsei mo yoi desu
This channel has a clear picture and good sound.
This channel has clear video and has a good voice.
- この - This
- チャンネル - channel
- は - é
- 映像 - Image
- が - (subject particle)
- クリア - clear
- で - (connection particle)
- 音声 - som
- も - also
- 良い - good
- です - is (polite form of "to be")
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "statue; image; figure; image; portrait" é "(像) zou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.