Translation guide
The English word "heading" can refer to a title or caption, a direction of travel, or a section of a path or document. This guide covers these core meanings with natural Japanese equivalents.
The learner wants to refer to the title at the top of a document, article, or section.
The most common word for a heading in newspapers, articles, or documents. It can also mean 'headline'.
この記事の見出しはとても目を引く。
The heading of this article is very eye-catching.
Loanword from English 'title'. Used broadly for titles of books, movies, songs, and also for headings in documents.
各章のタイトルを決めてください。
Please decide on the headings for each chapter.
Formal term for the title or heading of a document, book, or formal paper. Often used in official contexts.
報告書の表題を修正する必要がある。
We need to revise the heading of the report.
The learner wants to express the direction in which a vehicle, person, or object is moving.
Literally 'direction of advance'. Used for the heading of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft, as well as for the direction of travel on a road.
船は進行方向を北に変えた。
The ship changed its heading to the north.
Refers to a compass direction or bearing. Can be used when talking about the general heading.
Nautical or aviation term for 'course' or 'heading'. Used specifically for ships and aircraft.
The learner wants to refer to a distinct part or stage of a journey, process, or document.
Refers to an item or heading in a list, document, or agenda. Often used for bullet points or numbered sections.
議題の各項目について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss each heading on the agenda.
Loanword from English 'section'. Commonly used in business or technical documents to refer to a distinct part.
見出し is specifically for headings within a document or article, while タイトル is a broader term for any title, including books, movies, etc. For a newspaper headline, 見出し is preferred.
Do not use ヘディング for direction of travel; it is not a natural Japanese word. Use 進行方向 or 方角 instead.
どの方角に進んでいますか？
Which heading are we traveling on?
The pilot maintained the heading.
このセクションの見出しを変えましょう。
Let's change the heading of this section.