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イラスト (irasuto) Japanese meaning: illustration | Kotomora
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この 本ほん に は カラー の イラスト が たくさん 載の っ て いる 。
This book has many color illustrations.
She draws illustrations as a hobby.
Usage patterns イラストを 描か く to draw an illustration
She's good at drawing illustrations of cats.
〈 物もの 〉 にイラストを 入い れる to add illustrations to something (a book, page, etc.)
This picture book has cute illustrations in it.
イラストを 担たん 当とう する to be in charge of the illustrations (for a book, project, etc.)
A famous artist was in charge of the illustrations for that book.
イラストを 添そ える to add an illustration alongside text or an explanation
I added an easy-to-understand illustration to the explanation.
Related words· 7 イラストレーション is the full, more formal term for illustration, while イラスト is the common everyday abbreviation.
絵 is a general native Japanese word for picture or painting, while イラスト often implies a more modern, commercial, or digital style.
図 refers to a diagram, chart, or technical drawing, whereas イラスト is typically more artistic or decorative.
イラスト is a broad term for any drawing or illustration, while 挿絵 specifically means an illustration placed inside a book, magazine, or newspaper to accompany the text.
Show 3 more イラスト is a general, often artistic illustration, while 図解 is a technical diagram meant to explain a process or concept.
イラスト is a casual, general word for any illustration, while 図版 is formal and specifically used for plates in books or journals.
イラスト is the general word for an illustration, while カット refers specifically to a small illustration or cut used in print media.
Etymology Abbreviation of イラストレーション, from English 'illustration'.
