挿絵

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 挿絵, read さしえ, denotes an illustration added to support a scene or content in a written work.
• Basic usage: It names a picture created for a story scene and the pictures a child enjoys in a book.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A picture supporting written content
  • Rather than a standalone artwork, it visually supplements a scene or content in a text.