フォト
Meanings
1
photo; photograph
A katakana word for a photo. In ordinary conversation 写真 is often the more general word; フォト is common in compounds and modern contexts such as フォトアルバム, フォトブック, apps, and social media.
I posted photos from the trip on social media.
I collected the family photos in a photo album.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉のフォトを撮るto take a photo of something
I took lots of photos at my travel destination.
- フォトを共有するto share a photo (e.g. online)
I shared the photo on social media.
- フォトを加工するto edit/retouch a photo
I edited the photo with an app before posting it.