Translation guide
A photo you take of yourself, usually with a smartphone. In Japanese, the most common word is 自撮り (jidori), but other expressions exist depending on context.
To refer to the act of taking a photo of oneself, or the resulting photo.
The standard word for 'selfie'. Can be used as a noun or a verb (自撮りする).
I posted a selfie on social media.
I took a selfie with my friend.
A slightly more literal phrase meaning 'self-photographing'. Less common than 自撮り but still understood.
Taking selfies is my hobby.
The English loanword 'selfie'. Used occasionally, especially in fashion or tech contexts, but 自撮り is much more natural.
I like taking selfies.
To refer to a group selfie, often with friends.
Literally 'to self-take a group photo'. Used when you take a photo of a group including yourself.
Let's take a group selfie.
Using a selfie stick. 自撮り棒 means 'selfie stick'.
To talk about selfies as a type of photo, often in artistic or social media contexts.
A selfie photo. Emphasizes the photo itself rather than the act.
Her selfies are always beautiful.
The Korean loanword セルカ (selca) is sometimes used in Japanese, but it's not standard and may not be understood by all speakers. Stick to 自撮り.
I took a photo with everyone using a selfie stick.