Translation guide
The English word 'transcript' can refer to a written record of spoken words, an official academic record, or a verbatim copy. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on the intended meaning.
To refer to a written document that records exactly what was said.
Common term for converting audio to text, used in business and media contexts.
会議の文字起こしを依頼しました。
I requested a transcript of the meeting.
Similar to 文字起こし, often used for transcribing recordings or handwritten notes.
インタビューの書き起こしを作成する。
Create a transcript of the interview.
Loanword from English, used in technical or academic contexts, but less common than native terms.
音声データのトランスクリプトを確認する。
Check the transcript of the audio data.
To refer to a document from a school or university listing courses and grades.
Standard term for an official academic transcript.
大学の成績証明書を取り寄せる。
Request a transcript from the university.
Also used for academic transcripts, especially in international contexts.
留学のためにトランスクリプトが必要です。
I need a transcript for studying abroad.
To refer to an exact written copy of something.
General term for a copy or duplicate, often used for documents.
原本の写しを提出してください。
Please submit a transcript of the original.
Legal term for a certified copy of an official document, such as a family register.
Both mean transcription, but 文字起こし is more common in business settings, while 書き起こし can also imply writing from memory or notes. In practice, they are often interchangeable.
文字起こしサービスを利用する。
Use a transcription service.
講演の書き起こしを読む。
Read a transcript of the lecture.
The English word 'transcript' covers multiple concepts. Using トランスクリプト for all cases may sound unnatural. Choose the term that fits the context.
会議のトランスクリプト
Meeting transcript (understandable but less natural than 文字起こし)
戸籍謄本を取得する。
Obtain a transcript of the family register.