camera

Derived from the Latin word 'camera', meaning 'vaulted room', from the Greek 'kamara', meaning 'vault'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈkæm.ər.ə/en-US]
カメラ literal / 撮影機 formal / 写真機 formal / 概念的な装置 untranslatable (A literal translation is not viable; it conveys the idea but lacks a concise word.)
Antonyms nothingness

A device used for capturing still photographs or moving images (video), typically by recording light onto a light-sensitive sensor or film.

plural
cameras
  • She bought a new digital camera for her trip to Europe. — She purchased a new electronic device for taking pictures while traveling.
  • The security camera recorded the entire incident. — The surveillance device captured the full event.
  • He always carries a camera to capture special moments. — He keeps a photographic device with him to record significant events.
  • The filmmaker used a high-definition camera for the movie. — The director utilized advanced imaging equipment for the film.