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.
Standard term for 'headword' in Japanese dictionaries. Literally 'index word'.
The term being defined in a glossary or listed in an index.
Same as for dictionary headwords; also used for glossary terms.
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
この辞書の見出し語は約5万語です。
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 glossary headwords are arranged in alphabetical order.
Means 'item' or 'entry', often used for index entries or list items.
Please check the index entries.