並置
heichi
The English phrase 'juxtaposition' is translated into Japanese as 並置 (heichi).
並置 refers to the nearness of objects with little or no delimiter. The word 対比 means 'contrast'.
Meaning: the nearness of objects with little or no delimiter (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
heichi
Did you know?
- The character 並 in 並置 is commonly used on food menus to indicate a 'regular' or 'medium' size portion. This stems from the idea of being 'average' or in line with the standard.
- In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of 'ma', or the empty space between objects, is often considered more vital than the physical juxtaposition of the objects themselves.
- While 並置 describes placing things side by side, Japanese literary analysis typically uses 対照 to describe the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas. Using 並置 in a poetic context can sound overly clinical or mathematical.
Examples in context
- 異なる要素の並置に注目した。Kotonaru youso no heichi ni chuumoku shita.I focused on the juxtaposition of different elements.
- この作品は、静と動の並置でできている。Kono sakuhin wa, sei to dou no heichi de dekite iru.This work is made of the juxtaposition of stillness and motion.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are looking at a modern art piece in a gallery.
- 蓮 Renこの大胆な並置には驚かされるね。Kono daitanna heichi ni wa odorakasareru ne.I'm amazed by this bold juxtaposition.
- 美咲 Misaki本当だね。不思議な雰囲気があるわ。Hontō da ne. Fushigina fun'iki ga aru wa.You're right. It has a mysterious atmosphere.
- 蓮 Ren素材の組み合わせが面白いと思う。Sozai no kumiawase ga omoshiroi to omou.I think the combination of materials is interesting.
- 美咲 Misaki私もそう思うわ。とても刺激的な作品ね。Watashi mo sō omou wa. Totemo shigekitekina sakuhin ne.I agree. It's a very stimulating piece of art.
