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VocabJLPT N1

gravure

Noun

Definitions

1. gravure
2. photogravure

Borrowed from the English word "gravure," this term in Japanese refers to a style of photography or magazine spread featuring models, often in swimwear or revealing clothing. It is also used to refer to the models themselves in this genre.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

An old gravure cutout fell out of my desk drawer!

Sentence 2

My friend asked "do you read gravure magazines?" and I got weirdly flustered.

Sentence 3

Did you know that gravure actually refers to a type of photographic printing?

Sentence 4

Reading a gravure magazine at a café on my day off feels a little indulgent.

Sentence 5

I just can't get into the flashiness of gravure, honestly.