写
Copy, Photograph
うつ(す) (utsusu), うつ(る) (utsuru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 写 is used in 写真 (shashin), meaning 'photograph.' Interestingly, the word literally means 'copying reality' or 'reflecting truth.'
Memory Trick
Imagine a camera taking a perfect copy of what it sees. That copied image helps you remember 写 means 'copy' or 'photograph.'
Readings
Onyomi: シャ (sha)
Kunyomi: うつ(す) (utsusu), うつ(る) (utsuru)
Example Words
写真
しゃしん (shashin)
Photograph
写す
うつす (utsusu)
To copy
写る
うつる (utsuru)
To be photographed
複写
ふくしゃ (fukusha)
Copy, duplicate
Example Sentence
旅行で たくさん 写真を 撮りました。
りょこうで たくさん しゃしんを とりました。
ryokou de takusan shashin o torimashita
I took many photos during my trip.