ネガ
Meanings
1
negative (photography/printing)
Abbreviation of ネガティブ, used in photography and printing for a negative image or film.
See also: ネガティブ
Please make a print from this negative.
2
abbreviation
Abbreviation of ネガティブ, used colloquially for a pessimistic or negative mindset. Often used as a na-adjective.
See also: ネガティブ
He always says negative things.
Usage patterns
- ネガを現像するto develop a negative (film)
I had the negatives developed at the photo shop.
- 〈事〉をネガに考えるto think about something negatively
Let's stop thinking about everything so negatively.
- ネガな〈事〉を言うto say something negative
He always says negative things.