How to Say ‘I'm currently doing a photography project.’ in Japanese
いま、しゃしんのプロジェクトをしています。
ima shashin no purojiekuto o shi te i masu
[ee-mah shah-sheen noh poo-roh-jehk-toh oh shee teh ee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: This sentence is a friendly explanation: [いま] + [しゃしんのプロジェクト] + [をしています]. Very useful before making your request.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Giving a short reason first is polite in Japan. It helps the other person feel comfortable and informed.
Phrase Breakdown
いま
ima
[ee-mah]
now
Refers to the present time in this sentence.
いま、べんきょうしています。
I am studying now.
しゃしん
shashin
[shah-sheen]
photo; photograph
Means photo or photograph in this project sentence.
しゃしんをとるのがすきです。
I like taking photos.
の
no
[noh]
of
Links しゃしん and プロジェクト, meaning a project about photos.
しゃしんのテーマをかんがえます。
I think about the theme of the photos.
プロジェクト
purojiekuto
[poo-roh-jehk-toh]
project
Refers to the photography project being discussed.
プロジェクトはおもしろいです。
The project is interesting.
をしています
o shi te i masu
am doing; am working on
A polite expression meaning someone is in the middle of doing something.
しごとをしています。
I am working.
Words in this phrase
を
o
[oh]
object marker
Marks プロジェクト as the object of the action.
けいかくをせつめいします。
I explain the plan.
し
shi
[shee]
do
The stem of する, forming part of しています.
し、はするのかつようです。
“Shi” is a conjugated form of suru.
て
te
[teh]
te-form connector
Connects the verb stem to the continuing form.
て、ではなしをつづけます。
With “te,” the action continues.
い
i
[ee]
be
Part of います, showing an ongoing action.
い、はいますのなかにあります。
“I” appears inside imasu.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
A polite ending completing the verb phrase.
ます、でていねいにはなします。
With “masu,” I speak politely.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager