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撮
to take (a photo) · to film · to record · to pick up
N1On: さつKun: とる
Memory Aid
'Satsu' — On a 'SATSU-day', it's perfect to take some photos.
The right part of the kanji (最) looks like a camera lens or a person framing a shot with their hands, while the left part (手) is the 'hand' radical, emphasizing the action of taking a picture.
Vocabulary
撮影さつえいphotographing, filming
撮るとるto take (a photo/video)
写真撮影しゃしんさつえいphotography, photo shoot
記念撮影きねんさつえいcommemorative photo taking
Example Sentences
彼女はカメラで景色を撮りました。
She took a picture of the scenery with her camera.
この場所での撮影は禁止されています。
Photography is prohibited in this place.
彼は友達の結婚式をビデオで撮っていました。
He was videoing his friend's wedding.
卒業式の後、みんなで記念撮影をしました。
After the graduation ceremony, everyone took a commemorative photo together.