意匠(いしょう)

いしょう
noun
design, artistic conception
1. design, artistic conception, creative design
The creative design or artistic conception behind a product, building, artwork, or other creation. Emphasizes the aesthetic and inventive aspects of design rather than merely technical specifications.
意匠(いしょう)を凝(こ)らす。
To put careful thought into the design.
この建物(たてもの)は独特(どくとく)な意匠(いしょう)で知(し)られている。
This building is known for its distinctive design.
伝統(でんとう)的(てき)な日本(にほん)の意匠(いしょう)を取(と)り入(い)れた現代(げんだい)建築(けんちく)が国内外(こくないがい)で注目(ちゅうもく)を集(あつ)めている。
Modern architecture that incorporates traditional Japanese design is attracting attention both domestically and abroad.

USAGE:
意匠(いしょう) is a formal word for design that emphasizes creativity and aesthetic vision. It is used in architecture, art, industrial design, and intellectual property law.

In legal contexts, 意匠(いしょう) specifically refers to a registered design (industrial design right), similar to a design patent.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 意匠(いしょう)を凝(こ)らす: to put elaborate thought into the design
  • 意匠(いしょう)登録(とうろく): design registration (legal)
  • 意匠(いしょう)権(けん): design right, design patent
  • 意匠(いしょう)設計(せっけい): design planning

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 意匠(いしょう): design (artistic, creative — formal)
  • デザイン: design (loanword, everyday)
  • 設計(せっけい): design, planning (technical, structural)
  • 図案(ずあん): pattern design, graphic design
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Added 2026.2.22 14:52
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