フォトショップ
fotushoppu
The English phrase "photoshop" can be translated into Japanese as フォトショップ (fotushoppu).
In Japanese, フォトショップ refers to the software itself.
Meaning: to digitally edit a picture (verb)
Which one should you use?
While フォトショップ specifically names the software, 加工する is the broader term used for any digital image manipulation or processing.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
fotushoppu
Did you know?
- If someone uses too many digital edits, they might be accused of being 盛り (mori) or 'extra'. This comes from the verb 盛る (moru), which means to pile up or to exaggerate.
- The word 加工 (kakou) is also used to describe 'processed foods' in a culinary context. This means the same word for 'editing a photo' can also be found on a grocery store label.
- When a photo is obviously fake or photoshopped, Japanese internet users might describe it as 合成写真 'gousei shashin', which literally means 'composite photograph'.
Examples in context
- Adobe のフォトショップはデザイナーや写真家にとって非常に重要です。Adobe Photoshop is highly important for designers and photographers.
- この写真はフォトショで編集しました。I edited this photo with Photoshop.
- 背景をフォトショップで修正しました。Haikei o fotoshopu de shuusei shimashita.I corrected the background with Photoshop.
- フォトショップで加工するのは難しいですね。Fotoshopu de kakou suru no wa muzukashii desu ne.It is difficult to edit photos with Photoshop, isn't it?
Example conversation
Two siblings are looking at a photo on a computer.
- 陽葵 Himariこの写真、ちょっと暗くない？Kono shashin, chotto kurakunai?Isn't this photo a bit too dark?
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね。フォトショップで明るくしようか。Sō da ne. Fotoshopu de akaruku shiyō ka.You're right. Shall I brighten it up with Photoshop?
- 陽葵 Himariお願い！いい感じにしてね。Onegai! Ii kanji ni shite ne.Please! Make it look good.
- 陽太 Yota任せて。すぐに終わるよ。Makasete. Sugu ni owaru yo.Leave it to me. It'll be done quickly.
