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What does 写す (うつす, utsusu) mean?

写す (うつす, utsusu) means to copy, to transcribe; to take a photo.

Quick facts
Readingうつす
Romajiutsusu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
うつす
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonutsusu

to copy, to transcribe; to take a photo

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to copy; to duplicate; to reproduce
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to describe; to depict; to portray
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to imitate; to model after
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to take (a photo); to photograph; to film

Example sentences

  • I copy what's on the blackboard into my notebook.

  • May I take photos here?

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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