1.
blueprint; design plan; technical drawing
A detailed drawing or plan showing the design and specifications of a building, machine, or other structure. Also used figuratively to mean a master plan or overall design for something.
設計図を引く。
To draw up blueprints.
建築家が新しい家の設計図を見せてくれた。
The architect showed us the blueprints for the new house.
DNAは生命の設計図と呼ばれている。
DNA is called the blueprint of life.
Composed of 設計 (design, engineering) and 図 (drawing, diagram).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 設計図を引く (to draw blueprints)
- 設計図を描く (to draft a design plan)
- 設計図通りに作る (to build according to the blueprints)
- 人生の設計図 (blueprint for one's life)
USAGE NOTE:
The figurative use comparing something to a blueprint is common, especially in science (生命の設計図 for DNA) and self-help contexts (人生の設計図 for a life plan).