Translation guide
The process or result of creating a raised design on a surface. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific nouns and verbs depending on the context, such as paper, metal, or leather.
embossing (process)
embossed (adjective)
To refer to the technique or result of creating a raised pattern on a surface.
The most common term for embossing as a manufacturing or crafting process. Often used for paper, leather, and metal.
This business card has embossing applied.
Literally 'raising up', used for the effect of embossing, often in printing or design.
Refers to pressing a pattern using a mold or die, common in leatherwork and crafts.
Specifically for metal embossing or repoussé, where the design is hammered from the back.
To describe the action of creating a raised design.
To describe something that has a raised design.
エンボス is a loanword widely understood in manufacturing and crafts. 浮き出し is more descriptive and can be used in everyday language for any raised effect, but エンボス加工 is the standard technical term.
The title on the cover is embossed.
革に型押しで模様をつける。
Emboss a pattern on leather using a die.
銅板に打ち出しで装飾を施す。
Decorate a copper plate by embossing.
Apply heat to emboss the pattern.
Emboss a pattern on leather by pressing a mold.
A notebook with an embossed logo.