Translation guide
The English word 'list' covers several distinct concepts: a written series of items, a lean or tilt, and a desire or inclination. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
A record of items, names, or things, often in order.
Common loanword for 'list' in everyday contexts, like shopping lists or to-do lists.
I made a shopping list.
A list or table for reference, often used in formal or informational contexts like price lists or member lists.
Please check the price list.
A table or chart; can mean a list when presented in tabular form.
Look at the timetable list.
Specifically a list of names, like a roster or register.
I handed out the class list.
When something is not upright but slanted, especially a ship.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to lean' or 'to tilt'. Used for objects or ships.
The ship is listing to the left.
Transitive verb meaning 'to tilt' something.
Noun meaning 'inclination' or 'slope', used in technical or formal contexts.
A personal wish or leaning toward something.
The English word 'list' sounds similar to 'least', but they are different. 'Least' means 最小 (さいしょう) or 最も少ない (もっともすくない).
He tilted his head and thought.
この道路の傾斜は急だ。
The list of this road is steep.
行く気持ちはある？
Do you have any list (desire) to go?