Translation guide
The art or process of creating designs on a surface by using acid or a sharp tool, or a print made by this method.
エッチング
etching (art technique)
The process of using acid to cut into a metal plate to create a design for printing.
The standard loanword for the art technique of etching with acid.
彼はエッチングの技法を学んでいる。
He is learning the technique of etching.
Literally 'corroded copperplate print', a more technical term for an etching.
この腐食銅版画は18世紀のものです。
This etching is from the 18th century.
Using a sharp tool to scratch a design directly onto a surface, often a metal plate, without acid.
Loanword for drypoint, a method of scratching directly into a plate.
ドライポイントはエッチングとは異なる技法です。
Drypoint is a different technique from etching.
General term for direct engraving methods, including drypoint.
直刻法による版画を制作した。
I created a print using a direct engraving method.
A print made from an etched plate, or the resulting artwork.
Also used for the print itself.
壁に美しいエッチングが飾ってある。
A beautiful etching is displayed on the wall.
Copperplate print; often used for etchings, though it can include engravings.
この銅版画は繊細な線が特徴だ。
This copperplate print is characterized by delicate lines.
Creating a design on glass, metal, or other materials by chemical or abrasive means, not necessarily for printing.
Used broadly for chemical etching on various materials.
ガラスのエッチング加工を施した。
We applied glass etching.
General term for corrosion processing, including industrial etching.
金属の腐食加工には酸が使われる。
Acid is used for metal etching.
エッチング specifically refers to the acid-based technique, while 銅版画 (copperplate print) is a broader term that includes engravings and drypoints. In casual use, エッチング is often used for both the technique and the print.
この展覧会ではエッチングと銅版画の両方が展示されている。
Both etchings and copperplate prints are exhibited at this exhibition.
English 'etching' is sometimes used loosely for any engraved design, but in Japanese, エッチング is specifically acid-based. For general engraving, use 彫刻 (ちょうこく) or 彫る (ほる).