Translation guide
A photomechanical printing process used for high-quality image reproduction, especially in fine art and photography. In Japanese, the term is typically expressed using loanwords or descriptive phrases.
photogravure (process)
Referring to the photogravure technique itself, used in art, photography, or printmaking.
The most direct loanword for 'photogravure', widely understood in artistic and technical contexts.
This photo book is printed using photogravure.
A more technical Japanese term combining 'photograph' and 'intaglio printing'. Used in formal or academic contexts.
Photogravure is suitable for high-quality reproductions.
Literally 'gravure printing'. Can refer to photogravure or rotogravure, so context is needed. Less common for fine art photogravure.
Gravure printing is often used for photo pages in magazines.
Referring to the physical print or artwork produced using photogravure.
Means 'photogravure work/print'. Natural way to refer to the resulting piece.
I bought a photogravure print at the gallery.
Combines 'photogravure' with 'picture/print'. More formal and specific to art.
In everyday conversation, 'photogravure' is a niche term. If you're discussing fine art printing, フォトグラビア is safe. For magazine printing, グラビア印刷 might be more common but refers to rotogravure, not necessarily the artistic photogravure process.
This photogravure print has very fine detail.