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.
He is a desktop publishing expert.
Abbreviation for 'desktop publishing', commonly used in professional and technical settings.
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.
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'.
On weekends, I do desktop publishing and make brochures.
Abbreviated form, common in casual or professional speech.
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.
I installed new DTP software.
The full term, less common but still understood.
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.
Hiring DTP operator