Translation and Meaning of: 現像 - genzou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 現像 (genzou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: genzou
Kana: げんぞう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: Developing (film)
Meaning in English: developing (film)
Definition: Exhibition of light-sensitive materials, such as photographs, to light in order to make the image appear.
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Explanation and Etymology - (現像) genzou
The Japanese word 「現像」 (genzou) is composed of two kanji: 「現」 and 「像」. The kanji 「現」 (gen) means "to appear" or "to manifest", while 「像」 (zou) means "image" or "figure". Together, these characters form a term whose most common translation into English is "developing" or "development", particularly in the context of photography, referring to the process by which a latent image on a film or photographic paper is brought to light.
Etymologically, the use of 「現像」 is closely linked to the evolution of photographic technology. Historically, photography emerged in Japan during the Meiji era when Western techniques began to strongly influence Japanese culture. It was during this time that photographic terminology was translated and adapted to the Japanese language, and the term 「現像」 emerged to describe the essential process of photography.
More broadly, "現像" can be used in metaphorical contexts. For example, a project or idea can undergo "genzou" while it is being developed and begins to take shape in a visible and tangible way. This more figurative application of the term highlights its flexibility within the Japanese language, allowing for its use in different contexts depending on the situation.
The word not only reflects a technical process but also captures the intriguing concept of bringing to reality something that was previously hidden or unnoticeable. Thus, when learning or using 「現像」, a Japanese language enthusiast also dives into a deeper understanding of how Japanese culture views the phenomenon of "becoming visible" in various spheres of life.
Synonyms and similar words
- 写真現像 (shashingenzō) - Photograph developing process
- プリント (purinto) - Photography printing
- 印画 (inga) - Photographic printing, generally of high quality.
- 印刷 (insatsu) - General printing, including various materials
- 写真印刷 (shashin insatsu) - Photography printing
- 写真プリント (shashin purinto) - Specific printing of photographs
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: げんぞう genzou
How to Write in Japanese - (現像) genzou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (現像) genzou:
Example Sentences - (現像) genzou
Below are some example sentences:
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 - printing
- する - verb to do"
- ために - para
- 必要な - required
- プロセス - process
- です - verb to be"
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