Japanese word

設計

Pronunciation

Romajisekkei

Meaning

  • noundesign

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 製品の設計sei hin no sek kei

    product design

  • 設計を担当するsek kei o tan tō su ru

    be in charge of design

Similar words

デザインdezain: A form or arrangement created mainly for appearance and style.
計画keikaku: A structured outline of actions to be carried out in the future.
構想kōsō: An overall idea about the form and direction of a project or system.

Definition in Japanese

建物や製品などの構造、機能、配置を考えて計画すること。tate mono ya sei hin na do no kō zō ki nō hai chi o kanga e te kei kaku su ru ko to

Word origin

設計 (sekkei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 設 (setsu, "set up") and 計 (kei, "plan"), both of which point to forming a plan.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • layoutnoun
  • plannoun

Related words

  • 設計者sekkeishadesignernoun
  • 再設計saisekkeiredesignnoun

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