Japanese Conversation · Level 115
60 words
Japanese word
打ち出す
Pronunciation
Romajiuchidasu
Meaning
- verbemboss
Example
金属板に模様を打ち出します。kin zoku ban ni mo yō o u chi da shi ma su
We will emboss a pattern on a metal plate.
More examples
金属板に店名の文字を打ち出しています。kin zoku ban ni ten mei no moji o u chi da shi te i ma su
They are embossing the name of the store on a metal plate.
Core concept
It makes something emerge outward from a surface or makes an idea stand out for others to see.
Common phrases
革に模様を打ち出すkawa ni mo yō o u chi da su
emboss a pattern on leather
Similar words
浮き彫りにするukiborinisuru: To make a design or pattern stand out in relief on a surface.
型押しするkataoshisuru: To press a design into a material with a mold or pattern.
Definition in Japanese
金属板などを裏側から押して、表面に模様や文字を浮き出させる。また、案や方針を世に示す。kin zoku ita na do o ura gawa ka ra o shi te hyō men ni mo yō ya moji o u ki da sa se ru ma ta an ya hō shin o yo ni shime su
Word origin
打ち出す (uchidasu) is formed from 打つ (utsu, "strike") and 出す (dasu, "put out"), linking forceful action with bringing something into view.
Usage tips
- 打ち出す (uchidasu) can describe both a raised metal design and a clearly presented policy, because both make something noticeable from what contains it.
Other meanings
- launchverb
- put forwardverb
Related words
- 打ち出しuchidashiembossingnoun