テンプレート

てんぷれーと
noun
template
businessworktechnology
1. template, standard format
A pre-made format or pattern used as a starting point for creating documents, designs, or other work. Also used figuratively to describe formulaic or predictable patterns.
I made the document using a template.
It's convenient to have email templates prepared.
テンプレート通(どお)りの展開(てんかい)で面白(おもしろ)みがなかった。
The development followed a template and lacked originality.

Usage

Used for ready-made formats (documents, slides, email) and figuratively for anything formulaic. In casual speech the short form テンプレ often describes clichéd behavior or plots: テンプレ展開(てんかい), a predictable story development.

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