鋳型
Meanings
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Primarily a physical mold for casting metal or other materials; also used figuratively for a fixed pattern or template that shapes something.
Pour molten metal into the mold.
His work doesn't fit into existing templates.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を鋳型に流し込むto pour ~ into a mold
Molten metal is poured into a mold to make the part.
- 鋳型にはめるto force something/someone into a fixed pattern or template
School education was criticized for trying to fit students into the same mold.
- 鋳型を作るto make a mold
The craftsman carefully made the mold.