Translation guide
A visual representation created by an artist to show how something might look, often used in news, science, and architecture.
A drawing or rendering showing how something might appear, especially before it exists.
A common term for an artist's impression, literally 'imagination drawing'. Used in news and scientific contexts.
A drawing that reconstructs the appearance of something from evidence, such as a dinosaur or a suspect.
Means 'restoration drawing', used for scientific reconstructions of extinct animals, historical sites, etc.
恐竜の復元図が博物館に展示されている。
An artist's impression of the dinosaur is displayed at the museum.
A drawing of a suspect based on witness descriptions.
これは新しい駅の想像図です。
This is an artist's impression of the new station.
Literally 'image drawing', often used for conceptual illustrations in presentations and media.
完成予定のイメージ図が公開された。
An artist's impression of the completed project was released.
Used specifically for architectural or construction projects, meaning 'completion prediction drawing'.
マンションの完成予想図を見せてもらった。
I was shown an artist's impression of the apartment building.
A more specific term combining 'imagination' and 'restoration drawing', emphasizing the speculative nature.
古代都市の想像復元図が描かれた。
An artist's impression of the ancient city was drawn.
Literally 'likeness picture', the standard term for a police sketch or composite drawing.
警察が容疑者の似顔絵を公開した。
The police released an artist's impression of the suspect.
Refers to a photomontage or composite image, often used interchangeably with police sketch.
目撃者の証言をもとにモンタージュ写真が作られた。
An artist's impression was created based on witness testimony.