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“design” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoデザイン (dezain)

Pronunciation

Romajisekkei

Example

建物を設計します。tate mono o sek kei shi ma su

I design a building.

Illustration for 設計 (design)

How to say “design” in Japanese

“Design” in Japanese is 設計 (sekkei).

Design gives a structure, object, or system a planned arrangement that supports its intended use.

Full entry for 設計: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 設計

安全を重視した設計が必要です。an zen o jū shi shi ta sek kei ga hitsu yō de su

A design that prioritizes safety is necessary.

Tips for using 設計

  • The noun 設計 (sekkei) is also used for less visible things such as software, systems, and procedures, not only for physical objects.

Other Japanese words for “design”

このデザインはシンプルです。ko no de za i n wa shi n pu ru de su

This design is simple.

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