Translation guide
The process of using a personal computer to design and produce documents for printing, such as books, magazines, and flyers. In Japanese, the English term is commonly used as a loanword, but native expressions also exist.
Referring to the overall concept or field of desktop publishing.
The most direct and widely understood term, borrowed from English. Used in both technical and general contexts.
彼はデスクトップパブリッシングの専門家です。
He is a desktop publishing expert.
Abbreviation for 'desktop publishing', commonly used in professional and technical settings.
DTPのスキルを身につけたい。
I want to acquire DTP skills.
A literal translation of 'desktop publishing', but rarely used. May be encountered in older texts or very formal contexts.
机上出版は印刷業界に革命をもたらした。
Desktop publishing revolutionized the printing industry.
Describing the activity of creating documents using desktop publishing software.
The standard way to say 'to do desktop publishing'.
週末はデスクトップパブリッシングをしてパンフレットを作ります。
On weekends, I do desktop publishing and make brochures.
Abbreviated form, common in casual or professional speech.
彼女は会社でDTPをしています。
She does DTP at her company.
Referring to the software used for desktop publishing.
Short for 'DTP software'. The most common way to refer to desktop publishing applications.
新しいDTPソフトをインストールした。
I installed new DTP software.
The full term, less common but still understood.
デスクトップパブリッシングソフトの使い方を学んでいます。
I'm learning how to use desktop publishing software.
In Japanese, DTP is widely recognized in professional and technical contexts. It's safe to use in resumes, job descriptions, and industry conversations.
DTPオペレーター募集
Hiring DTP operator