This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

写真屋

Reading

Kana: しゃしんや
Romaji: shashin'ya
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

photo studio; photographer

2

camera shop; photography supplies shop

3

photo processing shop; photo finishing shop

Kanji

Readings: シャ、 ジャ、 うつ.す、 うつ.る、 うつ-、 うつ.し
Meanings: copy, be photographed, describe
Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと
Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect
Readings: オク、 や
Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

Example Sentence

ホテルの(なか)写真屋(しゃしんや)はありますか。
➥Is there a photo shop in the hotel?
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