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VocabJLPT N2

illustration

Noun

Definitions

1. illustration
2. picture

This katakana word refers to an illustration or image used to visually explain or decorate something, such as in books, websites, or advertisements. It is commonly used in creative and publishing contexts, and someone who creates such images professionally is called an イラストレーター.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are the lines so much thicker in this illustration?

Sentence 2

I kept a travel journal with illustrations to remember the trip.

Sentence 3

Which illustration will you go with for the cover?

Sentence 4

After breakfast, I drew an illustration of a flower in my notebook.

Sentence 5

Why is this illustration weirdly realistic?!