noun
ellipsis; ellipsis mark
Refers to the punctuation mark (…) or a similar symbol used to indicate omitted text, a pause, or trailing off in writing.
この文の最後に省略記号が使われている。
An ellipsis is used at the end of this sentence.
引用文の中で、省略記号は省かれた部分を示す。
In a quotation, an ellipsis indicates the omitted part.
三点リーダー specifically refers to the three-dot leader (…), while 省略記号 is a broader term for any omission symbol, including dashes or asterisks.
Compound of 省略 (omission) and 記号 (symbol, mark).