Translation guide
The English word 'marking' can refer to the act of making marks, visible patterns on animals or objects, or the process of grading/evaluating. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To describe the action of putting marks, lines, or symbols on something.
General phrase for 'to put a mark on something'. Used for physical marks like checkmarks, X's, or dots.
重要な箇所に印をつけてください。
Please mark the important parts.
Loanword from English, often used in sports, games, or technical contexts for marking positions or targets.
サッカーでは相手選手をマーキングするのが重要だ。
In soccer, marking the opposing players is important.
Specifically 'to draw a line'. Used when marking involves drawing lines.
定規を使ってまっすぐな線を引いた。
I drew a straight line using a ruler.
To refer to the natural or applied patterns, spots, stripes, or labels on a surface.
General word for pattern, design, or markings on animals, fabrics, etc.
その蝶は美しい模様をしている。
That butterfly has beautiful markings.
Specifically refers to spots, speckles, or mottled markings, often on animals or plants.
Used as a noun for markings in technical or sports contexts, or for territorial scent markings by animals.
To refer to the process of checking and assigning scores to student work.
The standard term for grading or marking tests, exams, or assignments.
先生は試験の採点に追われている。
The teacher is busy with marking exams.
Refers to correcting and giving feedback on written work, such as essays or compositions, often with red pen.
Colloquial term for marking answers with circles (correct) or crosses, often used in elementary school contexts.
宿題の丸つけを手伝って。
Help me with marking the homework.
ヒョウの斑紋は個体ごとに異なる。
The markings of a leopard differ from individual to individual.
犬が電柱にマーキングをした。
The dog left its marking on the utility pole.
作文の添削をお願いします。
Please mark my essay (i.e., correct it).