also: げんてい
noun
original spelling; spelling in the original language
Refers to the spelling of a word in its original language or script, often used in linguistic or dictionary contexts.
この辞書では、外来語の原綴も併記されている。
In this dictionary, the original spellings of loanwords are also given.
英語の原綴をカタカナに直すとき、発音が変わることもある。
When converting the original English spelling to katakana, the pronunciation sometimes changes.
Compound of 原 (original) and 綴 (spelling). The reading げんてい is a variant, possibly influenced by the on'yomi of 綴 (てい).