Translation guide
A print made from a carved wooden block, or the technique itself. In Japanese contexts, this often refers to ukiyo-e or other traditional woodblock prints.
Referring to a picture printed from a carved wooden block, especially in traditional Japanese art.
General term for a woodblock print, used for both Japanese and Western works.
Referring to the art or process of carving and printing from wood blocks.
The technique of woodblock printing.
木版画技法を学んでいます。
I'm learning the woodcut technique.
Sometimes 'woodcut' is confused with wood engraving; this is a related but different technique.
Wood engraving, using the end grain of wood. More detailed than typical woodcut.
木口木版は細かい表現に向いています。
Wood engraving is suited for fine detail.
この木版画は江戸時代のものです。
This woodcut is from the Edo period.
Specifically refers to ukiyo-e, the famous genre of Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenes of everyday life, landscapes, etc.
浮世絵は海外でも人気があります。
Ukiyo-e woodcuts are popular overseas as well.
A broader term for any print made from a plate, including woodcuts, etchings, etc. Often used in compounds.
版画の展覧会に行きました。
I went to a print exhibition.
Literally 'wood block' or 'woodblock printing'. Can refer to the block itself or the printing method.
木版で年賀状を作りました。
I made New Year's cards using woodcut.