Translation guide
A mimeograph is a duplicating machine that uses a stencil. In Japanese, the most common term is 謄写版 (とうしゃばん), but the brand name リソグラフ is widely recognized. The verb 'to mimeograph' is expressed as 謄写版で印刷する or ガリ版で刷る.
Referring to the duplicating machine itself.
Referring to a copy made by a mimeograph.
Literally 'thing printed by mimeograph'. Use this to specify a mimeographed copy.
これは謄写版刷りの資料です。
This is a mimeographed document.
Expressing the verb 'to mimeograph'.
Standard way to say 'to print using a mimeograph'.
昔は謄写版で印刷していた。
In the old days, we used to mimeograph things.
In contemporary Japan, mimeographs are largely obsolete. The term リソグラフ (Risograph) is more common for similar digital duplicators used in art and design. Use 謄写版 for historical references.
General term for a mimeograph machine. Can also refer to the printing process.
学校には謄写版が置いてあった。
There was a mimeograph machine at school.
Brand name (Risograph) often used generically for modern digital duplicators, similar to mimeographs.
リソグラフで印刷した。
I printed it on the Risograph.
Refers specifically to the older, manual mimeograph process using a stylus and stencil. Often evokes nostalgia.
ガリ版刷りの同人誌を作った。
We made a fanzine using mimeograph printing.
A copy made by the manual mimeograph process. Often used for nostalgic or artistic contexts.
ガリ版刷りの詩集を見つけた。
I found a mimeographed poetry collection.
Specifically refers to the manual mimeograph process. '刷る' means 'to print'.
彼はガリ版で刷ったチラシを配った。
He distributed flyers he had mimeographed.