絵柄(えがら)

えがら
noun
design, pattern, motif, illustration style
art
1. design, pattern, pictorial motif
The design or pictorial pattern printed or drawn on something, such as fabric, dishes, cards, or packaging.
この皿(さら)の絵柄(えがら)が気(き)に入(い)った。
I like the design on this plate.
花(はな)の絵柄(えがら)のカーテンを選(えら)んだ。
I chose curtains with a floral pattern.
トランプの絵柄(えがら)は国(くに)によって違(ちが)うことがある。
The designs on playing cards can differ by country.
2. illustration style, art style, drawing style
The visual style of illustrations or artwork, especially in manga, anime, and games. A common topic of discussion among fans.
あの漫画家(まんがか)の絵柄(えがら)が好(す)きだ。
I like that manga artist's art style.
絵柄(えがら)が変(か)わって驚(おどろ)いた。
I was surprised that the art style changed.
最近(さいきん)のアニメは絵柄(えがら)がどれも似(に)ていると言(い)われることがある。
It is sometimes said that recent anime all have similar art styles.

Usage

Sense 1 refers to physical designs on objects. Sense 2 is extremely common in manga/anime fan discussion, where 絵柄(えがら) is the standard term for an artist's visual style. Fans often discuss whether they like a particular 絵柄(えがら) when choosing manga or anime.

Forms

絵(え) (picture) + 柄(がら) (pattern, design).

Common collocations

Related Words

Compare: 図柄(ずがら) (design)
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Added 2026.2.27 14:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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