画面
Meanings
Refers to the physical or virtual display surface of a TV, computer, smartphone, etc.
The computer screen suddenly went completely dark.
Refers to the visual content displayed on a screen, such as a movie scene, game graphics, or a photograph.
This game has very beautiful graphics.
The TV picture is distorted.
surface of a painting; picture plane
Used in art contexts to refer to the flat surface of a painting, drawing, or photograph. Less common than the screen-related senses.
This painting has a wonderful composition on its surface.
Usage patterns
- 画面に〈物〉が表示されるfor something to be displayed on the screen
An error message appeared on the screen.
- 画面を見るto look at the screen
Please don't look at the screen while driving.
- 画面が割れるfor a screen to crack or shatter
I dropped my phone and the screen cracked.
- 画面をタップするto tap the screen
Tap the icon to open the screen.
- 画面をスクロールするto scroll the screen
Please scroll the screen down.
- 画面に映るto appear/be shown on the screen
His face appeared on the TV screen.