Translation guide
The caret (^) is a typographical symbol used mainly in proofreading and computing. In Japanese, it is referred to by its shape or function, and its usage is similar to English.
Referring to the caret character itself, often in computing or typing contexts.
The most common direct loanword for the caret symbol, used in computing and general contexts.
パスワードにはキャレットを使えます。
You can use a caret in your password.
The caret used in editing to show where something should be inserted.
General term for 'insertion symbol', commonly understood in proofreading contexts.
校正者は挿入記号を使って文字を追加しました。
The proofreader used a caret to add a character.
Literally 'mountain-shaped symbol', a descriptive term sometimes used in typography or proofreading.
校正では山形記号を挿入箇所に使います。
In proofreading, the caret is used to indicate an insertion point.
From 'hat', sometimes used in mathematics or programming, but less common than キャレット.
この式ではハットはべき乗を表します。
In this formula, the hat represents exponentiation.
Also used for the proofreading mark, especially in digital editing.
ワード文書でキャレットを表示するには設定が必要です。
To display the caret in a Word document, you need to adjust the settings.