Translation guide
The term 'headword' refers to the main word at the beginning of a dictionary entry. This guide helps learners express this concept in Japanese, focusing on dictionary-related vocabulary and academic contexts.
The word being defined in a dictionary entry, typically printed in bold at the top.
This dictionary has about 50,000 headwords.
Shorter form of 見出し語, commonly used in dictionary contexts. Can also mean 'heading' or 'index'.
The headword is displayed in bold.
Loanword from English, used in technical or academic contexts about lexicography.
Please explain the criteria for selecting headwords.
The term being defined in a glossary or listed in an index.
見出し語 is more precise for 'headword', while 見出し can also mean 'heading' or 'headline'. In dictionary contexts, both are acceptable, but 見出し語 is clearer.
to look up a headword
索引の項目を確認してください。
Please check the index entries.