モチーフ
もちーふ
noun
motif, theme, inspiration
1.
motif, theme, design element
A recurring design, pattern, or thematic element in art, fashion, music, or storytelling. Also used to describe the inspiration or source material for a creative work.
花のモチーフのドレスだ。
It's a dress with a floral motif.
この小説は実話をモチーフにしている。
This novel is based on a true story.
和風のモチーフを取り入れたデザインが海外で人気だ。
Designs incorporating Japanese-style motifs are popular overseas.
ETYMOLOGY:
From French motif, via English.
USAGE:
In Japanese, ～をモチーフにする means "to use ～ as inspiration/the basis for" a creative work. This is one of the most common patterns.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ～をモチーフにする: to use ～ as a motif/inspiration
- 花のモチーフ: floral motif
- 動物モチーフ: animal motif
- モチーフにした作品: a work inspired by ～
- デザインモチーフ: design motif