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JLPT N5 Beginner

撮る

To take a photograph or record video.

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Other forms

撮ります polite form
撮って te-form
撮った plain past
撮らない plain negative
撮れる potential form
録る for recording audio
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To take a picture

Captures a still image using a camera or similar optical device.

Example

ここで 写真 を 撮って も いい です か 。

Is it okay to take a picture here?

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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)

To film / record video

Records moving images or video content using a camera.

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To take a photograph or record video.
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