noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
rough sketch; drawing; dessin
A preliminary sketch or drawing, often used in art contexts. Can also refer to the act of sketching. As a suru-verb, it means 'to sketch' or 'to make a rough drawing'.
from French dessin
美術の授業で静物のデッサンをした。
In art class, I did a rough sketch of a still life.
彼は旅行先で風景をデッサンするのが好きだ。
He likes to sketch landscapes when he travels.