Translation guide
The English word "articles" can refer to items, clauses in a document, or grammatical articles (a/an/the). This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to physical objects, products, or items, often in a commercial or formal context.
Referring to specific parts of a legal document, contract, or formal text.
Referring to the words 'a', 'an', and 'the' in English grammar.
The standard term for grammatical articles. Use this when discussing English grammar.
The English word 'article' can also mean a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine. That is translated as 記事 (きじ). This guide does not cover that meaning.
新聞の記事を読んだ。
I read a newspaper article.
General term for goods or articles. Suitable for everyday use.
この店では様々な品物を売っています。
This store sells various articles.
More formal term for goods or articles, often used in official or business contexts.
寄付された物品を被災地に送りました。
We sent donated articles to the disaster area.
Specifically refers to merchandise or commercial articles.
新商品の記事を読みました。
I read an article about the new product.
Refers to articles or clauses in a law, contract, or treaty.
契約書の第3条項を確認してください。
Please check Article 3 of the contract.
Specifically refers to the text of an article in a law or regulation.
この条文の意味を説明してください。
Please explain the meaning of this article.
Refers to items or articles in a list or enumeration, often used in formal writing.
規則は箇条書きにまとめられています。
The rules are summarized in articles.
英語の冠詞の使い方は難しいです。
The usage of English articles is difficult.