意匠

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 意匠, read いしょう, denotes the conceived design, form, or decorative motif of an object or building.
• Basic usage: It names a wave motif on a tea bowl and traditional design preserved during renovation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Visual conception and ornament
  • The focus is the conceived visual form, motif, or ornament rather than how the object functions.