Translation guide
How to express 'explanatory notes' in Japanese, from formal document annotations to casual clarifications.
The learner wants to refer to supplementary notes, annotations, or commentary added to a text.
General term for annotations, notes, or commentary added to explain a text. Common in academic, literary, and formal contexts.
この本には詳しい注釈がついている。
This book has detailed explanatory notes.
Explanation or commentary. Often used for notes that interpret or clarify content, such as in textbooks or manuals.
各章の終わりに解説が付いています。
Explanatory notes are provided at the end of each chapter.
Explanatory notes on the usage of a book, such as conventions, symbols, or abbreviations. Found in reference works.
凡例を読んでから辞書を使い始めてください。
Please read the explanatory notes before starting to use the dictionary.
The learner wants to refer to translator's notes or editor's notes that explain choices or provide context.
Translator's notes. Specifically explanatory notes added by a translator.
訳注には文化的な背景が説明されている。
The translator's notes explain the cultural background.
Editor's notes. Explanatory notes added by an editor.
編注で用語の統一について述べられている。
The editor's notes discuss the standardization of terminology.
The learner wants to provide explanatory notes alongside instructions, diagrams, or procedures.
Written explanation or note, often attached to a product, form, or diagram. Casual and practical.
申込書に説明書きが添付されていた。
Explanatory notes were attached to the application form.
Supplementary explanation. Used when adding extra notes to clarify something.
図の下に補足説明を加えた。
I added explanatory notes below the diagram.
The learner wants to refer to notes they write to themselves or share casually to explain something.
Memo, note. Very common for informal explanatory notes.
わかりやすいようにメモを残しておいた。
I left some explanatory notes to make it easy to understand.
Explanatory memo. A bit more specific than just メモ.
プレゼン資料に解説メモを付けた。
I attached explanatory notes to the presentation materials.