手配写真 (てはいしゃしん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
wanted-person photo; mugshot
Used in police and media contexts for a photograph distributed to locate a suspect.
true, reality, Buddhist sect
Similar words
- 指名手配
指名手配 is the act of putting someone on the wanted list, while 手配写真 is the photograph itself.
- 顔写真
顔写真 is a general facial photo, whereas 手配写真 specifically refers to a wanted-person photo used in investigations.
Etymology
Compound of 手配 (arrangement, search) and 写真 (photograph).
