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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKakizuke
/kɑːkiˈzuːkeɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A technique in Japanese calligraphy or art involving the addition of decorative elements to enhance the written characters.
"The artist used kakizuke to embellish the kanji, making it more visually striking." - 2
The practice of adding flourishes or decorative touches to written text in various forms of art.
"In modern graphic design, kakizuke can be seen in the way typography is stylized."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kakizuke' originates from Japanese, where 'kaki' means 'to write' and 'zuke' refers to 'to attach' or 'to add'. This term has evolved in the context of Japanese calligraphy and art, reflecting the cultural significance of writing and the aesthetic of adding elements to enhance visual appeal.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kakizuke" is said worldwide
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Kakizuke
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"L'artiste a utilisé le kakizuke pour embellir les caractères."
Kakizuke
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"Der Künstler verwendete Kakizuke, um die Schriftzeichen zu verschönern."
Kakizuke
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"L'artista ha usato il kakizuke per abbellire i caratteri."
Kakizuke
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"El artista utilizó el kakizuke para embellecer los caracteres."
Kakizuke
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"O artista usou o kakizuke para embelezar os caracteres."
काकिज़ुके
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"कलाकार ने अक्षरों को सजाने के लिए काकिज़ुके का उपयोग किया।"
加笔
Transliteration: Jiā bǐ
"艺术家使用加笔来装饰字符。"
카키즈케
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"예술가는 문자를 장식하기 위해 카키즈케를 사용했습니다."
書き付け
Transliteration: Kakizuke
"アーティストは文字を飾るために書き付けを使用しました。"
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