Translation guide
The process of arranging text and images for printing. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the word 組版 (kumihan), but related terms exist for specific contexts like DTP and letterpress.
The overall process of arranging type and images for print.
The standard term for typesetting in printing. Refers to the process of composing pages from type.
The typesetting of this book is beautiful.
Literally 'planting characters', this refers specifically to the manual process of setting type, especially in letterpress. Less common in digital contexts.
He worked as a typesetter for letterpress printing.
Typesetting done on computers, often as part of desktop publishing.
Abbreviation for Desktop Publishing, widely used in Japanese to refer to digital typesetting and layout design.
I want to acquire DTP skills.
Explicitly 'digital typesetting'. Used when contrasting with traditional methods.
Referring to the job or act of doing typesetting.
For modern digital work, 'DTP' is often used instead of 組版. In traditional printing contexts, 組版 is standard.
Digital typesetting technology is advancing.
She does typesetting for a magazine.