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装丁

そうてい

N1book design · binding

Examples

美しい装丁に引かれてその本を手に取った。

編集者と画家が新刊の装丁について相談した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 装丁 (そうてい) is book design or binding, covering the physical presentation of a volume.
  • Basic usage: 装丁に引かれる describes a finished design attracting a reader; 装丁について相談する treats a new book's design as a production topic.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Finished appearance and design planning
    • The term is broader than one cover image and can include binding; について marks the matter being discussed.

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