“Sketching” in Japanese
Short answer
Sketching in Japanese is “写生” (shasei). Full meaning: sketching, drawing from nature, portrayal, description.
Other ways to say “Sketching” in Japanese
点描
tenbyou sketching; pointillism, stippling
図取り
zudori sketching, drawing a plan, sketch
スケッチ
suketchi sketch, sketching
冩生
shasei sketching, drawing from nature, portrayal, description
スケツチ
suketchi sketch, sketching
お絵かき
oekaki drawing, painting; doodling, sketching
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