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illustration in Japanese

illustration in Japanese is 例, 実例, イラスト — illustration means a picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.

illustration in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: rei
Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
実例
noun
Pronounced: jitsurei
Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
イラスト
noun
Pronounced: irasuto
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
イラストレーション
noun
Pronounced: irasutorēshon
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
noun
Pronounced: zu
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
noun
Pronounced: e
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
絵図
noun
Pronounced: ezu
A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.

What does "illustration" mean?

  1. noun A picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.
    "The recipe book was full of colourful illustrations."
  2. noun An example that helps make something clear.
    "The court case serves as a useful illustration of how the law is applied."
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illustration in a sentence

  • The recipe book was full of colourful illustrations.
  • The court case serves as a useful illustration of how the law is applied.

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What is "illustration" in Japanese?

"illustration" in Japanese is 例, 実例, イラスト. illustration means: A picture or diagram used to decorate or explain a text.

How do you pronounce 例?

"illustration" in Japanese is 例, pronounced "rei".

How do you use "illustration" in a sentence?

Example: "The recipe book was full of colourful illustrations." In Japanese, "illustration" is 例, 実例, イラスト.

Are there other ways to say "illustration" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "illustration": 例, 実例, イラスト, イラストレーション, 図, 絵.

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