Translation guide
The part of a scene, picture, or view that is nearest to the observer. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with the noun 前景 (ぜんけい), but other expressions exist depending on context, such as emphasizing prominence or focus.
The part of a scene or image that appears closest to the viewer.
Standard term for the foreground in art, photography, and visual contexts.
In this painting, flowers are depicted in the foreground.
Literally 'in front', used to refer to the foreground in a spatial sense, often in photography or everyday description.
What's in the foreground is my dog.
A state of being prominent, noticeable, or at the center of attention.
A literary or academic term meaning 'to come to the foreground' or 'become prominent', often used in critical theory.
In this novel, trivial everyday events are foregrounded.
To be in the spotlight, to attract attention. Not a direct translation of 'foreground', but conveys the idea of being prominent.
To come to the front, to take a prominent role. Used for people or issues becoming central.
The active window or process in a graphical user interface.
前景 is mainly for visual arts. For abstract 'foregrounding' of ideas, use phrases like 注目を浴びる or 前面に出る. Direct translation with 前景 may sound unnatural.
Her talent suddenly came to the foreground.
Environmental issues have come to the foreground of policy.
Please move that window to the foreground.