ステレオタイプ
also: ステロタイプ
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Meanings
1
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.
2
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のステレオタイプa stereotype of/about something
The stereotype of Japanese people often includes the image of being hardworking.
- ステレオタイプな〈物〉a stereotypical (thing/way of thinking)
I think that's a stereotypical way of thinking.
- ステレオタイプを打破するto break a stereotype
She broke the stereotype associated with that industry.
- ステレオタイプにとらわれるto be trapped by / caught up in a stereotype
We often get caught up in stereotypes.