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.
This rock shows a lamina structure.
Used in anatomy for a lamina, such as the lamina of a vertebra.
The lamina of the vertebra is damaged.
Literally 'thin board/plate', can be used for a lamina in engineering or everyday contexts.
Metal laminae were stacked and bonded.
The flat, expanded part of a leaf.
Standard botanical term for the leaf blade or lamina.
The lamina of this plant is long and narrow.
Another term for leaf blade, less common than 葉身.
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.
Fine laminae are visible in the sandstone.
Katakana loanword used in technical geology or materials science.
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.
A laminectomy is necessary.
Also used for vertebral lamina, but less specific than 椎弓板.
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).