インスタの投稿
insuta no tōkō
The English phrase "instagram post" is translated into Japanese as インスタの投稿 (insuta no tōkō).
This phrase refers to a piece of content, such as a photo or video, shared by a user on the Instagram social media platform. The word 投稿 (tōkō) specifically translates to a post, submission or contribution to a medium and is the standard term for sharing content on social media.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 投稿 (tōkō) means a post, submission or contribution to a medium.
Which one should you use?
The phrase インスタグラムの投稿 can be used to explicitly indicate a post on the Instagram platform. Additionally, the term インスタポスト is an informal English loanword used to refer to the same thing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The abbreviation インスタ (insuta) is the standard way to refer to the platform in casual speech and social media contexts. Therefore, インスタの投稿 is a colloquial way to say "Instagram post".
How do you pronounce it?
insuta no tōkō
Did you know?
- Japanese social media users frequently use the term 盛り (mori) to describe posts where filters or apps have been used to enhance one's appearance.
- In 2017, the word インスタ映え was so influential in Japanese society that it was officially added to the Sanseido dictionary.
- The word 映え (bae) in インスタ映え comes from a verb meaning 'to shine' or 'to look good', reflecting the focus on lighting and composition.
Examples in context
- 最新のインスタグラムの 投稿 を見ましたか？Have you seen the latest Instagram post?
- インスタグラムの 投稿 をシェアしました。I shared an Instagram post.
- この インスタの投稿 にたくさんのいいねがつきました。This Instagram post received many likes.
- 新しい インスタポスト を見てください！Please check out my new Instagram post!
- 新しいインスタの投稿を見ました。atarashii insuta no toukou wo mimashita.I saw a new Instagram post.
- そのインスタの投稿はとても綺麗ですね。sono insuta no toukou wa totemo kirei desu ne.That Instagram post is very beautiful.
- 昨日のインスタの投稿を消しました。kinou no insuta no toukou wo keshimashita.I deleted yesterday's Instagram post.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are talking about a photo on their phones.
- 健太 Kentaこのインスタの投稿、見た？kono insuta no toukou, mita?Did you see this Instagram post?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、さっき見たよ。un, sakki mita yo.Yeah, I saw it a little while ago.
- 健太 Kenta美咲のインスタの投稿、いつもおしゃれだね。misaki no insuta no toukou, itsumo oshare da ne.Misaki, your Instagram posts are always so stylish.
- 美咲 Misakiありがとう、嬉しい！arigatou, ureshii!Thank you, I'm happy to hear that!
