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描像 (びょうぞう, byouzou) Japanese meaning: description | Kotomora
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Related words 描びょう 写しゃ 描写 is the more common word for 'description' or 'depiction' in general contexts. 描像 is less frequent and often carries a nuance of a complete or overall picture, sometimes used in philosophical or literary analysis.
肖しょう 像ぞう 肖像 means 'portrait' and typically refers to a visual representation of a person, whereas 描像 is an abstract depiction or description.
Etymology Compound of 描 (びょう, 'depict') and 像 (ぞう, 'image, figure'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'depicted image' or 'description'.
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This novel gives a detailed picture of society at that time.
His explanation provides an accurate description of the incident.
