also: ステロタイプ
Technical term in printing for a stereotype plate or the process of making one.
In the printing industry, stereotype refers to a type of lead plate.
Commonly used for oversimplified images or ideas about a group of people or things. Can also function as a na-adjective (e.g., ステレオタイプな考え方).
He opposed stereotypical opinions.
The movie was criticized for reinforcing stereotypes.
The stereotype of Japanese people often includes the image of being hardworking.
I think that's a stereotypical way of thinking.
She broke the stereotype associated with that industry.
We often get caught up in stereotypes.