Japanese

せっけい
Meaning: design, plan, blueprint
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

設
計

Example sentences

He was in charge of the design of the new building.
この製品には設計上の欠陥がある
This product has a design flaw.
その橋は優秀な技師によって設計された。
That bridge was designed by an excellent engineer.
この会館は建築家によって設計された。
This hall was designed by an architect.
この建物は左右対称に設計されている。
This building is designed with bilateral symmetry.
市は、有名な建築家に新図書館の設計を委嘱した。
The city commissioned a famous architect to design the new library.

Usage Notes

Refers to the technical or systematic planning of a structure, machine, or system. It can also be used figuratively for life plans.

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