image is for illustrative purposes only
A set phrase used in advertisements, menus, and product listings to indicate that the photo shown is a sample and the actual product may differ.
See also: イメージ
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ.
A modern Japanese set phrase combining 画像 (image/picture) with the English loanword イメージ (image/impression), literally 'the picture is an image'. It serves as a disclaimer that the photo is a representation, not the exact item.