縮図
Meanings
1
reduced drawing; miniature copy
A scaled-down representation, such as a map, diagram, or model. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts.
This map is a reduced drawing of the city area.
2
A small-scale version of a larger system or society, often used figuratively to describe a situation that reflects broader trends.
It is said that a school is a microcosm of society.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の縮図a microcosm of a place/society
This old downtown area is said to be a microcosm of Japanese society.
- 縮図を描くto draw a scaled-down diagram
The architect drew a scaled-down diagram of the building.