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挿絵

挿し絵、 さし絵

Reading

Kana: さしえ
Romaji: sashie
Kana
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Definition

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illustration (e.g. book); picture

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 さ.す、 はさ.む
Meanings: insert, put in, graft, wear (sword)
Readings: カイ、 エ
Meanings: picture, drawing, painting, sketch

Example Sentences

この(ほん)には(うつく)しい挿絵(さしえ)(はい)っている。
➥This book is beautifully illustrated.
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この(ほん)挿絵(さしえ)(のぞ)いて252ページある。
➥This book has 252 pages exclusive of illustrations.
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このページの(うえ)()()()ります。
➥Here's an illustration at the top of this page.
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著者(ちょしゃ)自分(じぶん)(ほん)(おお)くの()()()れた。
➥The author illustrated his book with a lot of pictures.
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