写生
しゃせい
shasei
JLPT N2adjectiveVocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

写生 (しゃせい (shasei)) means "Sketching". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Sketching

Also : Sketch drawing · Description · Drawing from nature

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Example Sentences

美術の授業で写生をした。

びじゅつのじゅぎょうでしゃせいをした。

I did a sketch in art class.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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