Translation guide
A short segment of video, often shared online or used in editing.
Referring to a brief video, especially one shared on social media or messaging apps.
The most common and general term for any video, including short clips. Often used in compounds.
この動画を友達に送った。
I sent this video clip to my friend.
A loanword from English, commonly used for short video clips, especially in editing or online contexts.
そのクリップはすぐにバイラルになった。
That clip went viral quickly.
Refers to video footage or imagery, often used in news or professional contexts. Can sound more formal.
ニュースでその映像が流れた。
That video clip was shown on the news.
Specifically referring to short-form vertical videos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Literally 'short video', the standard term for short-form content on social media.
最近、ショート動画ばかり見ている。
Lately, I've been watching nothing but short video clips.
Specifically refers to Instagram Reels, but sometimes used generically for short vertical videos.
インスタでリールを投稿した。
I posted a Reel on Instagram.
A segment extracted from a longer video for editing or compilation purposes.
Commonly used in video editing software and by creators to refer to individual clips on a timeline.
このクリップをタイムラインに追加してください。
Please add this clip to the timeline.
A compound that explicitly means 'video clip', often used in technical or editing contexts.
動画クリップを結合して一つのファイルにする。
Combine the video clips into one file.
動画 is the general term for any video, including clips. 映像 often refers to footage or imagery, especially in news or professional contexts, and can sound more formal. For a casual video clip, 動画 is preferred.
昨日のパーティーの動画を見せて。
Show me the video clip from yesterday's party.
監視カメラの映像を確認した。
We checked the surveillance camera footage.