Translation guide
A line that is not continuous, often consisting of dashes, dots, or segments. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific terms depending on the context, such as in writing, drawing, or road markings.
A line made of dashes or dots, as in writing, drawing, or diagrams.
Standard term for a dashed line, used in technical, drawing, and everyday contexts.
図面では、隠れた部分を破線で示します。
In the drawing, hidden parts are shown with broken lines.
Specifically a dotted line, made of dots rather than dashes. Often used interchangeably with 破線 in casual contexts, but technically distinct.
点線に沿って切ってください。
Please cut along the dotted line.
A broken line on the road indicating lane divisions or passing zones.
Formal term for broken line road markings. In everyday speech, simply 破線 is often used.
この道路の破線は追い越し可能を意味します。
The broken line on this road means passing is allowed.
Commonly used alone to refer to broken lines on roads.
前方の破線で車線変更できます。
You can change lanes at the broken line ahead.
A broken line used in graphs to represent data or trends.
Refers to a graph that uses a broken line, often to distinguish from a solid line.
売上高を破線グラフで表示してください。
Please show the sales figures with a broken line graph.
Can be used alone when the context of a graph is clear.
この破線は昨年のデータです。
This broken line is last year's data.
A stylistic broken line used in illustrations, comics, or design.
Used in artistic contexts to describe a line that is intentionally broken for effect.
このイラストでは、動きを表すために破線が使われています。
In this illustration, broken lines are used to show movement.
Literally 'interrupted line', sometimes used in design contexts but less common than 破線.
ロゴに途切れ線のエフェクトを加えました。
I added a broken line effect to the logo.