Translation guide
A photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print, often used in art and historical photography.
Referring to the cyanotype process itself, as a technique or method.
The standard Japanese term for cyanotype, literally 'blue photograph'. Used for both the process and the resulting print.
彼女は青写真の技法で作品を制作している。
She creates works using the cyanotype technique.
Loanword from English, used in artistic or technical contexts. Often seen in modern art discussions.
シアノタイプは日光を使って現像する。
Cyanotype is developed using sunlight.
Referring to the physical cyan-blue print produced by the process.
Also used for the print itself. Context distinguishes between process and product.
壁に美しい青写真が飾ってある。
A beautiful cyanotype is displayed on the wall.
Literally 'blue print', historically used for architectural blueprints. Can refer to cyanotype prints in a historical or technical context.
青写真 can also mean a 'blueprint' or 'plan' for the future, similar to English. Be aware of context to avoid confusion.
人生の青写真を描く。
Draw up a blueprint for one's life.
An old cyanotype blueprint was found.