図案|ずあんzuan[0]heiban (flat)

1. no-adjectivedesign; sketch
   彼かれは象牙ぞうげに図案ずあんを彫ほった。↗

   He carved designs in ivory.

• SynonymデザインNeutralLoanword covering design in the broad sense, including planning and conception; 「図案」 is specifically a pattern-and-color design for art or craft works.
• SynonymパターンNeutralLoanword for patterns, including behavioral ones; overlaps with 「図案」 for motifs, while 「図案」 leans toward the design drawing itself.
• Related青写真あおじゃしんNeutralA blueprint, also used figuratively for plans or visions; 「図案」 is a design drawing of patterns and colors and is never used figuratively for plans.
• Related図面ずめんNeutralEngineering or architectural drawings; 「図案」 is a pattern-and-color design for art and craft works.
• RelatedドローイングNeutralLoanword for sketching or drafting; 「図案」 focuses on the design of patterns and colors.
• Related絵えNeutralThe most general word for pictures and drawings; 「図案」 is a pattern-and-color drawing made specifically for producing something.
• Related製図せいずNeutralThe act of drafting technical drawings; related to 「図案」 but not interchangeable with it.
• Related絵画かいがNeutralPaintings as finished artworks; 「図案」 is a pattern-and-color design made for producing an object.
• Related模型もけいNeutralA physical model made to resemble the real thing; related to 「図案」 but not interchangeable with it.
• Related図画ずがNeutralPictures or drawings, often the name of a school subject; 「図案」 is a design drawing of patterns and colors.
• Related絵図えずNeutralPlan views or illustrated drawings of houses, land, or gardens; 「図案」 focuses on pattern-and-color design.
• Related型紙かたがみNeutralPaper patterns for cutting cloth or stencils for dyeing; 「図案」 is the design drawing of the pattern itself.
• Related線描せんびょうNeutralLine drawings that use only lines; 「図案」 centers on combining patterns with colors.
• RelatedモデルNeutralLoanword for models and fashion models; related to 「図案」 but not interchangeable with it.
• Related設計せっけいNeutralDesign and planning in a broad sense; 「図案」 covers only pattern-and-color design drawings.
• Related雛形ひながたNeutralA miniature model or a prescribed form or template; 「図案」 is a flat design drawing of patterns.
• Related絵図面えずめんNeutralArchitectural floor plans; 「図案」 is a pattern design for art and craft works.
• Related絵様えようWrittenAn old-fashioned written word for decorative carving designs; in everyday use say 「図案」.
• Related図絵ずえWrittenA written, formal word for pictures and drawings; 「図案」 focuses on pattern-and-color design.

Use 「図案」 for design drawings of patterns and colors for art and craft works, as in 「着物の図案」. For design in the broad sense say 「デザイン」, for engineering drawings 「図面」, for decorative motifs 「パターン」, and for sewing or dyeing templates 「型紙」. The other words here are broader picture terms or only loosely related to 「図案」.

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1. 美術品びじゅつひん・工芸品こうげいひんなどの製作せいさくの際さい、色彩しきさいや模様もようの組み合くみあわせを図ずに表あらわしたもの。