Translation guide
Ways to describe a grid pattern in Japanese, from literal grids to lattice-like arrangements.
Describing a pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines, like on graph paper, a map, or a city layout.
The most common and direct translation for a grid pattern, often used for fabrics, designs, or any surface with a crisscross pattern.
そのシャツは格子模様だ。
That shirt has a grid pattern.
Describing an open framework of crossed strips or bars, like a lattice or mesh.
Refers to a lattice or grid structure, such as a window lattice, fence, or trellis. Can also mean the pattern itself.
Describing a pattern of squares, like a checkerboard or plaid fabric.
The standard term for a checkered or plaid pattern, commonly used in fashion.
彼はチェック柄のシャツを着ている。
He is wearing a checkered shirt.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical contexts like graphic design, urban planning, or computing.
この地図にはグリッドが引かれている。
This map has a grid drawn on it.
Refers specifically to a grid of squares, like graph paper. Often used in '方眼紙' (graph paper).
方眼紙に図を描いてください。
Please draw the diagram on graph paper.
窓に木の格子がはまっている。
A wooden lattice is fitted in the window.
Literally 'mesh pattern', used for net-like or mesh patterns, such as on stockings or nets.
そのストッキングは細かい網目模様だ。
Those stockings have a fine mesh pattern.
A traditional Japanese checkered pattern of alternating squares, often in two colors. More specific than general plaid.
この風呂敷は市松模様です。
This wrapping cloth has a checkered pattern.