What does 写す mean?
写す is a Japanese verb meaning “to copy (v.t.); to photograph” in English. It can also be translated as “to describe, to imitate, to take (a photo)” depending on context. It is written as 写す in kanji, うつす in hiragana, and utsusu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
このページをノートに写しておきなさい。
Copy this page in your notebook.
その写真は空から写されたものである。
The picture was taken from the air.