Translation guide
A race finish so close that a photograph is needed to determine the winner. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the borrowed term フォトフィニッシュ or described with phrases like 写真判定.
The learner wants to refer to a photo finish in a race or competition.
The most direct and common term, borrowed from English. Used in sports contexts.
レースはフォトフィニッシュで決着がついた。
The race was decided by a photo finish.
Describes a race that becomes so close it requires a photo finish. Often used in sports commentary.
ゴール前で写真判定にもつれ込んだ。
It came down to a photo finish at the line.
Literally 'photo judgment'. Used when the result is determined by examining a photograph. Common in horse racing and track events.
写真判定の結果、彼が勝者となった。
After a photo finish, he was declared the winner.