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Definition and Synonyms for 活字
| 1. | 型 | 片側に文字が浮彫りされた金属の小さなブロック |
| Type | a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end | |
| Synonyms: | 型, 活字 | |
| 2. | 活字 | 本、新聞紙または他の印刷された出版物に書かれていている文章 |
| the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication | ||
| Synonyms: | 活字 | |
| 3. | 型 | 印刷された文字 |
| Type | printed characters | |
| Synonyms: | 型, 活字 | |
| 4. | 型 | インクをつけて紙に圧すと文字が印刷される |
| Type | produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper | |
| Synonyms: | 型, 活字 |
Meanings for each kanji in 活字
| » | 活 | lively; resuscitation; being helped; living |
| » | 字 | character; letter; word; section of village |
Categories 活字 is a member of
| 1. | 塊 | 何かの固体の部分（通常、平らな長方形の側面を持つ） |
| Block | a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) | |
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| 2. | 文書によるコミュニケーション | 書かれたシンボル（印刷または手書きのどちらかで）によって連絡する |
| Written Communication | communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten) | |
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| 3. | 文字記号 | 言葉を表すために使われる書かれた記号 |
| Graphic Symbol | a written symbol that is used to represent speech | |
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Sample Sentences for 活字
ワープロが出来たおかげで、日本語を活字にすることが簡単にできるようになった。
The development of word-processors has enabled us to type Japanese easily.
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