挿絵 (さしえ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000 Meanings
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noun
illustration; picture
Refers to an illustration inserted into a book, newspaper, magazine, or other publication to accompany the text.
The newspaper illustration makes the article's content easier to understand.
Usage
3%
Kanji
絵picture, drawing, painting
Similar words
- イラスト
イラスト is a broader term for any illustration or drawing, while 挿絵 specifically refers to an illustration placed within a text or publication.
- 図版
図版 is a more formal term for a plate or figure in a book, often used for diagrams or photographs, whereas 挿絵 is typically a drawn illustration.
Etymology
Compound of 挿 (insert) and 絵 (picture), literally 'inserted picture'.
