Japanese Word · Intermediate
セルフィー
a selfie
Pronunciation: [se̞ɾɯ̟ɸʲiː]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "a selfie".
Example
自撮りやセルフィーという言葉を耳にする機会が増えました。スマホの前面についたカメラを使って、自分自身を撮影することです。
Recently we have increasing chance to hear the words jidori or selfie. That means that using the camera on the front of your smartphone, you take a photograph of yourself.
Practice tips
- Practice セルフィー out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.