noun
design; ornamental design
Refers to the visual, structural, or ornamental design of objects, buildings, or patterns. Common in fields like architecture, product design, and intellectual property (意匠権 = design right).
この建物の意匠は伝統的な日本家屋を参考にしている。
The design of this building draws on traditional Japanese houses.
新しいスマートフォンの意匠が公開された
The design of the new smartphone was unveiled.
noun
A somewhat formal or literary term for a creative idea, conception, or plan, especially in artistic or inventive contexts. Less common in everyday conversation than アイデア or 考え.
彼の作品には独創的な意匠が感じられる。
His work reveals an original conception.
この庭園は禅の思想を意匠に取り入れている。
This garden incorporates Zen ideas into its design concept.