ゴースト
Meanings
General term for a ghost or apparition, similar to 幽霊. Used in supernatural contexts.
See also: 幽霊
There's a rumor that a ghost appears in that mansion.
Technical term for a faint duplicate image on a television screen caused by signal reflection.
Ghosting often occurred in analog broadcasting.
ghosting (photography); ghost flare
In photography, an unwanted secondary image or flare caused by internal lens reflections.
When shooting against the light, ghosting can sometimes appear inside the lens.
ghost image (printing); ghosting
In printing, a faint unintended duplicate image, often caused by ink or toner transfer issues.
Investigate the cause of ghosting on the printed material.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉にゴーストが出るfor a ghost to appear in a place
There's a story that a ghost appears in that old house.
- 画面にゴーストが出るfor ghosting to appear on a screen
If the antenna isn't adjusted well, ghosting appears on the screen.
- 写真にゴーストが写るfor a ghost flare to show up in a photo
When you shoot a strong light source, ghost flare can show up in the photo.