Translation guide
A preliminary model or replica used for testing, demonstration, or design evaluation.
A full-size or scaled physical model of a design, often used for testing or presentation.
Direct loanword from English, widely understood in design and manufacturing contexts.
新製品のモックアップを作成した。
We created a mock-up of the new product.
A non-functional visual representation of a user interface, webpage, or design layout.
Same loanword, commonly used in UI/UX design and software development.
ウェブサイトのモックアップをデザイナーに依頼した。
I asked the designer for a mock-up of the website.
A preliminary version of a document, layout, or plan used for review.
A draft proposal or tentative plan, often used in business or policy contexts.
General term for a model or miniature replica, not necessarily full-size.
建築模型を展示する。
We display the architectural mock-up.
Specifically a full-scale model, used in engineering or architecture.
実物大模型で最終確認を行う。
We do a final check with the full-scale mock-up.
Specifically a wireframe, a low-fidelity layout sketch, often distinguished from a high-fidelity mock-up.
まずワイヤーフレームを作り、それからモックアップに進む。
First we make a wireframe, then we move on to a mock-up.
Literally 'trial screen', used in some technical contexts for a prototype interface.
試作画面をクライアントに見せた。
I showed the mock-up screen to the client.
企画書の試案を作ってみた。
I made a mock-up of the proposal.
A rough draft or starting point for discussion, literally 'chopping board', implying it will be refined.
このデザインはたたき台です。
This design is just a mock-up (for discussion).
Used for a dummy layout or placeholder, especially in publishing (e.g., a dummy book).
雑誌のダミーを作成する。
We create a mock-up of the magazine.