Lingaku写す【うつす】
Frequency rank: 12,841. – 12,882.
- to transcribe; to duplicate; to reproduce; to imitate; to trace
- to describe
- to film; to picture; to photograph
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 写す【うつす】Frequency rank: 12,841. – 12,882.
- うつすFrequency rank: 21,086. – 21,179.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to transcribe; to duplicate; to reproduce; to imitate; to trace
- to describe
- to film; to picture; to photograph
This meaning refers to the act of copying something in a precise manner, whether it be text, images, or actions.
This usage pertains to explaining or outlining details about something in a verbal or written form.
This meaning signifies the action of capturing visuals, either through photography or video recording.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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He cheated in the exam when he copied his friend's work.
He cheated on the test by copying from the girl in front.
I copied in my notebook whatever he wrote on the blackboard.
Ms. Takada accused the boy of copying another student's homework.
You've left out a word in copying the textbook.
The student may have copied the figures in a hurry.
In copying this paper, be careful not to leave out any words.
In copying this paper, be careful not to leave out any words.
Tom copies dirty example sentences he finds in his dictionary into his notebook and memorizes them.
That was close. The teacher almost caught me copying from my notes. Good thing I hid them under the table.