Translation guide
The English word 'overprint' can refer to printing additional text or graphics on top of an already printed surface, or to a specific technique in printing and philately. This guide covers how to express these concepts in Japanese.
To describe the action or result of printing something over an already printed document, image, or stamp.
A noun meaning 'overprint' or 'overprinting', commonly used in printing contexts.
この切手には上刷りがあります。
This stamp has an overprint.
Literally 'layered printing', used for overprinting in artistic or technical printing.
To express the action of printing additional content on top of an existing print.
A straightforward way to say 'print over' or 'overprint' as a verb.
既存のデザインに上から印刷しました。
We overprinted on the existing design.
重ね刷りの技法を使っています。
We are using an overprinting technique.
Katakana loanword from English, used in technical or design contexts.
このデザインにはオーバープリントが設定されています。
Overprint is set for this design.
A technical term for overprinting, often used in philately or specialized printing.
加刷された切手は珍しいです。
Overprinted stamps are rare.
Means 'to print overlappingly', emphasizing the layering aspect.
文字を重ねて印刷してください。
Please overprint the text.