Translation guide
A composite photograph made by combining several separate images. In Japanese, the English loanword フォトモンタージュ is widely understood, but native terms like 合成写真 and コラージュ写真 are also used depending on context.
photomontage
The learner wants to refer to a photomontage as an artistic or photographic technique.
The most direct equivalent, borrowed from English. Commonly used in artistic and photographic contexts.
His work uses the technique of photomontage.
Literally 'composite photograph'. A more descriptive Japanese term, often used in technical or general contexts.
This composite photo looks very realistic.
Uses the French-derived コラージュ (collage) with 写真 (photo). Often implies a more artistic or handmade feel.
She compiled her travel memories into a photo collage.
The learner wants to express the action of making a photomontage.
The most natural way to say 'make a photomontage'.
I made a photomontage over the weekend.
Literally 'to composite photos'. Used when emphasizing the technical process of combining images.
I composited several photos into one image.