Translation guide
The English word 'paragraph' refers to a distinct section of writing. In Japanese, the concept is expressed with specific terms for written paragraphs, and there are also related words for paragraph breaks and marks.
A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
The standard word for 'paragraph' in Japanese. Used in writing, essays, and formal contexts.
The symbol or indication of a new paragraph, such as a pilcrow (¶) or indentation.
Refers specifically to the paragraph symbol (¶) or any mark indicating a paragraph break.
段落記号を使って新しい段落を示す。
Use the paragraph mark to indicate a new paragraph.
段落 is the native Japanese word and is used in everyday writing and school contexts. パラグラフ is a loanword often used in academic or English writing instruction. Both are interchangeable in many cases, but 段落 is more common overall.
この段落の内容がよくわからない。
I don't really understand the content of this paragraph.
次の段落に進んでください。
Please move on to the next paragraph.
Loanword from English, commonly used in academic or technical writing contexts. Slightly more formal or Western-oriented.
各パラグラフの最初の文がトピックセンテンスです。
The first sentence of each paragraph is the topic sentence.
Means 'line break' or 'new line', often used to start a new paragraph in digital text.
段落の始めに改行を入れてください。
Please insert a line break at the beginning of the paragraph.