図版
Meanings
1
Refers to a printed illustration, diagram, or photographic plate in a book, magazine, or academic publication. Often used in contexts like 図版を参照 (see the plate/figure).
This plate is taken from a 19th-century anatomy book.
I plan to include several figures in the paper.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の図版を参照するto refer to the plate/figure of something
Please refer to the plate at the end of the book for details.
- 図版を掲載するto include/publish a plate or figure
This paper includes many plates and figures.
- 図版が入るfor a book/publication to contain plates or figures
This textbook contains many plates and illustrations.
- 〈物〉に図版を添えるto attach a plate/illustration to something
Adding a plate to the explanation makes it easier to understand.