Translation guide
The English word 'paragraph' refers to a distinct section of writing. In Japanese, the concept is expressed with specific terms for written paragraphs, and there are also related words for paragraph breaks and marks.
A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, or numbering.
The standard word for 'paragraph' in Japanese. Used in writing, essays, and formal contexts.
I don't really understand the content of this paragraph.
Please move on to the next paragraph.
Loanword from English, commonly used in academic or technical writing contexts. Slightly more formal or Western-oriented.
The first sentence of each paragraph is the topic sentence.
The symbol or indication of a new paragraph, such as a pilcrow (¶) or indentation.
段落 is the native Japanese word and is used in everyday writing and school contexts. パラグラフ is a loanword often used in academic or English writing instruction. Both are interchangeable in many cases, but 段落 is more common overall.
段落の始めに改行を入れてください。
Please insert a line break at the beginning of the paragraph.