図版|ずはんzuhan[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounplate; illustration; figure

• Synonym挿絵さしえNeutralPictures inserted in books or newspapers to accompany the text. 「図版」 is broader: it covers photos and charts too, for anything printed in a publication.
• SynonymイラストNeutralLoanword for illustrations in general; the everyday default and not limited to books. 「図版」 refers specifically to figures printed in books or periodicals.
• Synonym挿画そうがWrittenBook illustrations, synonymous with 「挿絵」. Has a strong written flavour and is rarely used.
• Synonym挿図そうずWrittenFigures or photos inserted into a text. Rarely used; say 「図版」 or 「挿絵」 instead.
• RelatedカットNeutralIn its illustration sense, a small picture in a page layout, much used in editing and typesetting. Its basic meanings are cutting, omission and reduction.
• Related映像えいぞうNeutralImages reproduced optically or electronically — screen pictures, video, also reflections. 「図版」 is printed in books and periodicals.
• Related画像がぞうNeutralImages or pictures, often ones stored as electronic data. 「図版」 is all about figures in printed matter.
• Related図式ずしきNeutralA simplified diagram for explaining something complex; also a fixed pattern metaphorically. Focuses on structural relationships.
• Related図表ずひょうNeutralCharts, graphs and tables, e.g. statistical ones; centred on presenting data. 「図版」 also covers photos and illustrations.
• Related絵図えずWrittenPlans drawn of houses, land or gardens; also pictures in general. Found mostly in historical documents.
• Related図解ずかいNeutralExplaining something by means of diagrams, as in 「図解入り」. The emphasis is on the explanatory function.
• Related図形ずけいNeutralGeometric figures and shapes, with the focus on the form itself. 「図版」 is about what gets printed in a publication; a shape can appear as one.
• Related図面ずめんNeutralDesign drawings for construction, machinery and the like, made for engineering use. When printed in a book, such a drawing counts as 「図版」.
• Related図説ずせつWrittenExplaining a subject with figures; often part of book titles such as 「図説日本史」. The emphasis is on illustrated commentary.
• RelatedイラストレーションNeutralThe full form of 「イラスト」: illustrations and explanatory diagrams. Tends to appear in formal or professional contexts.
• RelatedアートワークNeutralLoanword for artwork or design work, such as record covers. Common in the design industry.

Use 「図版」 for figures and photos printed in books or periodicals. For illustrations that accompany the text, say 「挿絵」 or the everyday 「イラスト」; for statistical charts and tables, 「図表」; for architectural or mechanical drawings, 「図面」. 「カット」 covers small layout illustrations, 「図解」 and 「図説」 explanatory uses, 「図形」 shapes, 「画像」 and 「映像」 electronic images, and 「絵」 pictures in general.

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1. 印刷いんさつして書物しょもつに載のせられた図ずや写真しゃしん。