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.
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.
He is learning the technique of etching.
Literally 'corroded copperplate print', a more technical term for an etching.
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.
A print made from an etched plate, or the resulting artwork.
Creating a design on glass, metal, or other materials by chemical or abrasive means, not necessarily for printing.
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.
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).
This copperplate print is characterized by delicate lines.
Acid is used for metal etching.