Translation guide
Stenography refers to shorthand writing systems used for rapid transcription. In Japanese, this is primarily expressed through specific shorthand methods or the general concept of shorthand.
The practice or skill of writing in shorthand for fast note-taking or transcription.
The most common and general term for shorthand or stenography. Can refer to both the act and the resulting text.
Named shorthand systems used in Japan, such as those for parliamentary reporting.
Waseda-style shorthand, a well-known Japanese shorthand system developed at Waseda University.
彼女は早稲田式速記を使って議事録を作成している。
She uses Waseda-style shorthand to create meeting minutes.
Stenography using a specialized machine, like a stenotype.
Loanword for the stenotype machine itself. Often used in technical contexts.
裁判所ではステノタイプが使われることがある。
Stenotype machines are sometimes used in courtrooms.
速記 (shorthand) is distinct from テープ起こし (transcription from audio). While both involve converting speech to text, 速記 is done in real-time using symbols, whereas テープ起こし is done after recording.
彼は速記を習っています。
He is learning shorthand.
会議の内容を速記で取った。
I took down the meeting content in shorthand.
Specifically refers to the art or technique of shorthand writing.
速記術をマスターすれば、仕事がはかどる。
If you master the art of shorthand, your work will go faster.
Refers to a shorthand method or system.
いくつかの速記法が存在する。
Several shorthand methods exist.
Nakane-style shorthand, another historical Japanese shorthand system.
中根式速記はかつて広く使われていた。
Nakane-style shorthand was once widely used.
Literally 'machine shorthand', contrasting with handwritten shorthand.
機械速記は手書きより速い。
Machine shorthand is faster than handwriting.