Translation guide
A thin layer, plate, or scale, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
Referring to a thin, flat layer or plate, often in anatomy, geology, or materials science.
General term for a thin layer or lamina, used in scientific and technical contexts.
この岩石は薄層構造を示している。
This rock shows a lamina structure.
Used in anatomy for a lamina, such as the lamina of a vertebra.
椎骨の層板が損傷している。
The lamina of the vertebra is damaged.
Literally 'thin board/plate', can be used for a lamina in engineering or everyday contexts.
金属の薄板を重ねて接着した。
Metal laminae were stacked and bonded.
The flat, expanded part of a leaf.
Standard botanical term for the leaf blade or lamina.
この植物の葉身は細長い。
The lamina of this plant is long and narrow.
Another term for leaf blade, less common than 葉身.
葉片の表面には気孔がある。
There are stomata on the surface of the lamina.
A thin layer of sediment or rock, smaller than a bed.
Geological term for lamination or a single lamina in sedimentary rocks.
砂岩に細かい葉理が見られる。
Fine laminae are visible in the sandstone.
Katakana loanword used in technical geology or materials science.
この堆積物はラミナが発達している。
This sediment has well-developed laminae.
The part of a vertebra between the transverse process and the spinous process.
Specific anatomical term for the lamina of a vertebra.
椎弓板切除術が必要です。
A laminectomy is necessary.
Also used for vertebral lamina, but less specific than 椎弓板.
第5腰椎の層板に骨折がある。
There is a fracture in the lamina of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
The Japanese term for 'lamina' depends heavily on the field. In general science, 薄層 is safe. For specific disciplines, use the specialized terms (葉身 for botany, 葉理 for geology, 椎弓板 for anatomy).