原型
N1げんけい
[genkei]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
Example Sentences
この製品は開発段階で原型が何度も修正された。
The prototype of this product was revised many times during development.
神話に登場する英雄は人間の理想の原型とも言える。
Heroes in mythology can be said to be archetypes of human ideals.
原型をもとにして改良を重ねた結果が今の製品だ。
The current product is the result of repeated improvements based on the prototype.