凸版

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 凸版, read とっぱん, means a relief plate or printing with such a plate.
• Basic usage: Context distinguishes the plate from the relief-printing method.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Plate
  • 凸版に絵を彫って says that an image was carved into a relief plate.
• Printing method
  • 凸版印刷に使われた活字 means type used for relief printing.
  • The preceding 凸版 modifies 印刷.