Translation guide
A glossary is a list of terms with definitions, often at the end of a book or on a website. In Japanese, the most common word is 用語集 (ようごしゅう), but other expressions exist depending on context.
A collection of specialized terms and their explanations, typically found in textbooks, manuals, or websites.
The standard term for a glossary in most contexts. It literally means 'term collection'.
この教科書の巻末には用語集が付いています。
There is a glossary at the end of this textbook.
ウェブサイトに用語集のページを追加しました。
I added a glossary page to the website.
Similar to 用語集, but emphasizes vocabulary collection. Often used for language learning materials.
この語彙集には基本的な単語がまとめられています。
This glossary contains basic vocabulary.
Loanword from English. Used in some technical or IT contexts, but less common than 用語集.
このソフトウェアのグロッサリーを確認してください。
Please check the glossary of this software.
A small dictionary focusing on terms from a specific field or book.
A dictionary of terms, often more detailed than a simple glossary. Suitable for technical or academic contexts.
医学用語辞典を引いて調べました。
I looked it up in a medical glossary.
Literally 'term explanation'. Often used for a section that explains terms, like a glossary in a report.
レポートの最後に用語解説を載せてください。
Please include a glossary at the end of the report.
用語集 is a glossary (list of terms with definitions, often for a specific field or book), while 辞書 (じしょ) is a general dictionary. Use 用語集 when referring to a specialized term list.
その本には専門用語の用語集が含まれています。
The book includes a glossary of technical terms.