Translation guide
How to express the act or result of representing something in words or images in Japanese.
To describe a drawing, painting, or image that shows something.
To describe something using words, such as in a novel or report.
Also used for verbal depiction. 描写する means 'to depict/describe'.
How something is shown in movies, TV, or other media.
The standard term for depiction in any medium.
描写 (びょうしゃ) specifically means 'depiction' or 'description', focusing on detailed representation. 表現 (ひょうげん) is broader, meaning 'expression' or 'representation', and can include abstract or emotional content. Use 描写 when emphasizing accuracy or detail, and 表現 when emphasizing creativity or style.
この絵の描写は正確だ。
The depiction in this painting is accurate.
彼の表現は独特だ。
His expression (style of depiction) is unique.
The depiction of the rural landscape in this painting is wonderful.
A broader term for expression or representation, often used for artistic depiction.
彼の作品は感情の表現が豊かだ。
His works are rich in the depiction of emotions.
A more formal or literary term for depiction, often used in art criticism.
この壁画は古代の生活を巧みに描出している。
This mural skillfully depicts ancient life.
小説の中で主人公の心情が細かく描写されている。
The protagonist's emotions are depicted in detail in the novel.
Refers to narration or description, often in a literary context.
この章では事件の経緯が叙述されている。
This chapter depicts the circumstances of the incident.
A verb meaning 'to draw' or 'to depict', used for both visual and verbal representation.
作者は戦争の悲惨さを生々しく描いた。
The author vividly depicted the horrors of war.
この映画の暴力描写は批判された。
The depiction of violence in this movie was criticized.
Often used when focusing on the creative or expressive aspect of depiction.
ドラマでの家族の表現がリアルだった。
The depiction of the family in the drama was realistic.