“Design” in Japanese
Short answer
Design in Japanese is “旗印” (hatajirushi). Full meaning: design (on a banner), emblem (on a flag), insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy), slogan, cause, objective.
Other ways to say “Design” in Japanese
意匠
ishou design; idea, conception, plan
図案
zuan design, sketch
図柄
zugara design, pattern
デザイン
dezain design
設計
sekkei plan, design, layout
文目
ayame pattern, design, distinction
図案化
zuanka design, stylization
デシネ
deshine design
作意
sakui idea, design, motif, conception, intention
装丁
soutei binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
下絵
shitae rough sketch, design, cartoon
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