Translation and Meaning of: アルバム - arubamu

The Japanese word 「アルバム」 (arubamu) refers to the term "album," commonly used to describe collections of photos, music discs, or other organized sets of items. Its origin dates back to Latin, where "album" denoted a white surface used for writing or displaying information. The adoption of the term in Japanese represents the influence of Western cultures on the Japanese language and society, especially during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when there was a significant influx of foreign ideas and words.

In Japan, 「アルバム」 (arubamu) is a versatile word. Although it is often associated with collections of photos, it is also used for music albums. This usage has expanded over time, becoming an important part of Japanese pop culture, reflecting consumption trends in both the context of music and photography. The term fits well in various situations, including digital albums and physical collections, showcasing the evolution of media over the decades.

Use and Context

In addition to its main meaning, 「アルバム」 (arubamu) is used in various contexts. For example:

• Photo album: where visual memories are kept, covering family events, trips, and other memorable occasions.
• Music album: a collection of songs by an artist or band, often released in physical or digital format.
• Sticker album: used to collect stickers or pictures, very popular among children and young people.

These various applications of the word show how Japanese culture values the preservation of memories and the appreciation of music, reflecting contemporary social and artistic trends.

The evolution of the concept of 「アルバム」 (arubamu) represents not only the adaptation of a foreign term but also the way Japanese society integrates and redefines external influences. The continued use of this word in everyday language symbolizes the connection between tradition and modernity in Japan, making it a significant and persistent term in contemporary popular culture.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• レコード (rekōdo) - Registration, recording
• 写真集 (shashinchū) - Collection of photographs
• コレクション (korekushon) - Collection, grouping of items
• 記録集 (kirokushū) - Record compilation
• アルバム (arubamu) - Album, collection of photos or songs
• 集める (atsumeru) - Gather, collect
• 集成 (shūsei) - Compilation, collection of works
• 集録 (shūroku) - Collection, record in a single volume
• 集約 (shūyaku) - Consolidation, summarization of information
• 集積 (shūseki) - Accumulation, storage of data or items
• 集合 (shūgō) - Meeting, grouping of people or things
• 集団 (shūdān) - Group, collective of individuals
• 集中 (shūchū) - Concentration, focus on a point
• 集約する (shūyaku suru) - Consolidate, summarize information
• 集積する (shūseki suru) - Accumulate, store
• 集合する (shūgō suru) - Gather, congregate
• 集団する (shūdān suru) - Form a group, gather individuals
• 集中する (shūchū suru) - Concentrate, focus attention

アルバム

Romaji: arubamu
Kana: アルバム
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: album

Meaning in English: album

Definition: A CD or disk containing several songs.

Example Sentences - (アルバム) arubamu

See below some example sentences:

私はアルバムを集めるのが好きです。

Watashi wa arubamu o atsumeru no ga suki desu

I like to collect albums.

I like to collect albums.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
• アルバム (arubamu) - noun meaning "album"
• を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action, in this case "album"
• 集める (atsumeru) - verb meaning "to collect"
• のが (noga) - particle indicating the function of a nominal subject, in this case "collect"
• 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
• です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite and formal way of expressing a statement