Japanese word

レイアウト

Pronunciation

Romajireiauto

Meaning

  • nounlayout

Example

新しい本のレイアウトを考えています。atara shi i hon no re i a u to o kanga e te i ma su

I am thinking about the layout of the new book.

Illustration for レイアウト (layout)

More examples

印刷する前に、ページのレイアウトを確認してください。in satsu su ru mae ni pē ji no re i a u to o kaku nin shi te ku da sa i

Please check the page layout before printing.

Core concept

Describes how parts are arranged within a space so that the whole has a clear structure and purpose.

Common phrases

  • レイアウトを確認するre i a u to o kaku nin su ru

    check the layout

  • レイアウトを設計するre i a u to o sek kei su ru

    design the layout

  • レイアウトを調整するre i a u to o chō sei su ru

    adjust the layout

Similar words

配置haichi: The positioning of individual parts within a space or on a surface.
構成kōsei: The way separate parts are combined to form a complete whole.
割り付けwaritsuke: The planned placement of text and images on a printed page.

Definition in Japanese

印刷物や画面などで、文字や図形を見やすく配置した全体の構成。in satsu butsu ya ga men na do de moji ya zu kei o mi ya su ku hai chi shi ta zen tai no kō sei

Word origin

The Japanese noun レイアウト (reiauto, "layout") comes from English layout, formed from lay out, meaning to arrange something in a particular way.

Usage tips

  • In English, layout also describes the arrangement of rooms, controls, or a website, so it is not limited to printed pages.

Related words

  • レイアウトするreiautosurulay outverb

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