打ち出し
Meanings
embossing; repoussé; hammering out a pattern
Refers to the craft technique of hammering a design into metal from the reverse side, or the resulting raised pattern.
The embossed pattern on this vase is very intricate.
drum signal to end a performance
Traditional use in kabuki or similar theater; the drum beat that marks the conclusion of a show. Often part of the compound 打ち出し太鼓.
See also: 打ち出し太鼓
When the drum signaling the end of the performance sounded, the audience began to applaud.
Sports term for the initial hit that puts the ball into play; used in tennis, table tennis, golf, etc.
His serve was so fast that his opponent couldn't react.
printout; printing out
Output from a computer printer or the act of printing; derived from the verb 打ち出す (to print out).
See also: 打ち出す (うちだす)
Please prepare printouts of the meeting materials for everyone.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に打ち出しを施すto emboss a design onto something
This silver plate has a beautiful embossed pattern on it.
- 〈人〉が打ち出しの順番を待つto wait for one's turn to drive off (in golf)
The next group is waiting for their turn to tee off.
- 〈物〉の打ち出しを行うto print out something
I printed out the materials before the meeting.