Translation guide
In Japanese, 'photographic paper' is most commonly referred to as 印画紙 (いんがし). For everyday digital photo printing, 写真用紙 (しゃしんようし) is the standard term. The specific term depends on context: traditional darkroom paper vs. inkjet/laser photo paper.
The paper used in a darkroom to make prints from film negatives, coated with light-sensitive chemicals.
The standard term for light-sensitive photographic paper used in traditional darkroom printing.
暗室で印画紙に焼き付ける。
I make prints on photographic paper in the darkroom.
A more explicit term, literally 'photo printing paper', sometimes used to distinguish from other types of印画紙.
この写真印画紙はコントラストが高い。
This photographic paper has high contrast.
Special coated paper used in inkjet or laser printers to print photographs from digital files.
The most common term for photo paper used in home or office printers. Often found in stores as 写真用紙.
写真用紙に印刷すると、色が鮮やかになる。
When you print on photo paper, the colors become vivid.
Glossy photo paper, a specific type of 写真用紙.
光沢写真用紙は光沢があり、写真が美しく見える。
Glossy photo paper has a shine and makes photos look beautiful.
Matte photo paper, another common type.
マット写真用紙は反射が少なく、額装に向いている。
Matte photo paper has less reflection and is suitable for framing.
A broad term that can refer to either traditional or digital photo paper, or even paper used as a background in photography.
In many contexts, 写真用紙 can be used generically for any paper intended for photographic output, though it leans toward digital printing.
写真用紙の種類が豊富にある。
There is a wide variety of photographic paper.
While primarily traditional, it can be used in a general sense, especially in older or more technical contexts.
印画紙の保存方法に注意する。
Be careful about how you store photographic paper.
印画紙 (いんがし) is specifically light-sensitive paper for traditional darkroom use. 写真用紙 (しゃしんようし) is the common term for inkjet/laser photo paper. If you ask for 印画紙 at an electronics store, they may not understand; use 写真用紙 instead.
インクジェット用の写真用紙をください。
Please give me photo paper for inkjet printers.
The direct translation '写真の紙' (しゃしんのかみ) is not a standard term and may cause confusion. Use 写真用紙 or 印画紙 depending on context.