Translation guide
The term 'headword' refers to the main word at the beginning of a dictionary entry. This guide helps learners express this concept in Japanese, focusing on dictionary-related vocabulary and academic contexts.
The word being defined in a dictionary entry, typically printed in bold at the top.
The term being defined in a glossary or listed in an index.
Same as for dictionary headwords; also used for glossary terms.
見出し語 is more precise for 'headword', while 見出し can also mean 'heading' or 'headline'. In dictionary contexts, both are acceptable, but 見出し語 is clearer.
見出し語を調べる
to look up a headword
This dictionary has about 50,000 headwords.
Shorter form of 見出し語, commonly used in dictionary contexts. Can also mean 'heading' or 'index'.
見出しは太字で表示されています。
The headword is displayed in bold.
Loanword from English, used in technical or academic contexts about lexicography.
エントリーワードの選定基準を説明してください。
Please explain the criteria for selecting headwords.
用語集の見出し語はアルファベット順に並んでいます。
The glossary headwords are arranged in alphabetical order.
Means 'item' or 'entry', often used for index entries or list items.
索引の項目を確認してください。
Please check the index entries.