Translation guide
The English word "header" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: a heading or title, a sports move using the head, and a structural beam. It also notes related technical and computing uses.
A line of text at the top of a page, section, or document, often in larger or bold font.
The most common word for a heading or headline in newspapers, articles, and documents.
In soccer (football), the act of hitting the ball with one's head.
A horizontal beam used in construction, often over a door or window.
The standard architectural term for a lintel or header beam above an opening.
見出し is the traditional Japanese word for a heading or headline, used in newspapers, books, and general writing. ヘッダー is a loanword that specifically refers to the top margin area of a document or webpage, often containing repeated information like page numbers or logos. Use 見出し for the text of a heading, and ヘッダー for the formatting area.
In Japanese, ヘッダー is not used for the soccer move. Always use ヘディング for a header in sports. Using ヘッダー in a soccer context will cause confusion.
新聞の見出しを読む。
I read the newspaper headlines.
各セクションに見出しを付けてください。
Please add a header to each section.
A loanword from English, commonly used in computing, web design, and document formatting to refer to a header area.
ウェブサイトのヘッダーをデザインする。
I design the website header.
文書のヘッダーにページ番号を入れる。
I put page numbers in the document header.
Means 'title', often used for the main heading of a book, article, or section.
この章のタイトルは何ですか？
What is the title of this chapter?
A more formal or literary term for 'title' or 'heading', often used in official documents or books.
表題を記入してください。
Please fill in the title.
The standard loanword for a header in soccer. Also used as a verb with する (to head the ball).
彼はヘディングでゴールを決めた。
He scored a goal with a header.
ヘディングの練習をする。
I practice headers.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'to hit the ball with one's head'. Less common than ヘディング but clearer for beginners.
彼は頭でボールを打った。
He headed the ball.
窓の上にまぐさを取り付ける。
Install a header above the window.
In construction contexts, the English loanword 'header' is sometimes used, especially in modern or technical settings.
ドアのヘッダーを補強する。
Reinforce the door header.