# On #lexember 3, I present nupyako for measuring the balance of type elements
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On the third day of Lexember[1] I continue the theme of typesetting by including another measurement.

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# Lexember 3: nakamopyako

The third word is a specialized word for typography.

## Pronunciation

* nakamopyàko: /na.ka.mo.ꜜpja.ko/
* nakamopyāko: /na.ka.mo.pjaː.ko/
* nakamopyáko: /na.ka.mo.ꜛpja.ko/

## Noun

### nakamopyàko

* A typeface that favors larger bottom elements compared to top.
* A typeface that has a large number of swirls or embellishments.
* A typeface that has a low x-height.

### nakamopyáko

* A typeface that favors smaller bottom elements compared to top.
* A typeface that has few or little decorations or swirls.
* A typeface that has a high x-height.

## Verb

### nakamopyāko

* To struggle with the choice of letter and glyph appearance to convey a specific meaning.


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