Translation and Meaning of: 図鑑 - zukan

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 図鑑 (zukan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: zukan

Kana: ずかん

Type: Substantive

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図鑑

Translation / Meaning: picture book

Meaning in English: picture book

Definition: A book containing explanations and illustrations about animals, plants, etc.

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Explanation and Etymology - (図鑑) zukan

図鑑 It is a Japanese word meaning "illustrated book" or "encyclopedia". The first part of the word, 図 (ZU), means "figure" or "drawing", while the second part, 鑑 (kan), can be translated as "mirror" or "example". Together, the two parts of the word form a term that refers to a book that contains illustrations and information on a variety of subjects. The origin of the word 図鑑 dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the Japanese nobles began collecting illustrated books as a form of entertainment and education. These books, known as Emaki, were rolls of parchment that contained paintings and explanatory texts on topics such as history, religion and mythology. Over time, the Emaki evolved to the bound books we know today as 図鑑. In modern times, 図鑑 is often used to refer to illustrated books that cover a wide variety of topics, from animals and plants to cars and technology. These books are popular among children and adults, and many are used as a reference in schools and libraries.

How to Write in Japanese - (図鑑) zukan

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (図鑑) zukan:

How do you say picture book In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "picture book" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "picture book" é "(図鑑) zukan".

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:

図書; 辞典; 百科事典; 参考書; レファレンス; エンサイクロペディア

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Words with the same pronunciation: ずかん zukan

Example Sentences - (図鑑) zukan

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Other words of the same type: Substantive

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侮辱

Kana: ぶじょく

Romaji: bujyoku

Meaning:

insult; contempt; light

全般

Kana: ぜんぱん

Romaji: zenpan

Meaning:

(the whole; universal; totally; general

敷地

Kana: しきち

Romaji: shikichi

Meaning:

site

図鑑