Translation guide
The English word 'quotation' can refer to a cited passage, an estimated price, or a stock price. This guide covers how to express each meaning naturally in Japanese.
Referring to words taken from a text or speech
A formal statement of how much something will cost
The current price of a stock or security
Stock price. Used for the current trading price of a share.
引用 is the general term for any quotation. 名言 is specifically a famous or wise saying. 語録 is a collection of sayings, often by a notable figure.
見積もり is the estimate itself (can be verbal or written). 見積書 is the physical document. In business, you often request a 見積もり and receive a 見積書.
General term for quotation or citation. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to quote'.
この引用はシェイクスピアからです。
This quotation is from Shakespeare.
彼は有名な詩を引用した。
He quoted a famous poem.
Specifically a quoted sentence or passage. Emphasizes the text itself.
レポートに長い引用文を入れた。
I included a long quotation in my report.
A famous saying or well-known quote. Often used for inspirational or memorable lines.
この名言を覚えていますか？
Do you remember this quotation?
A collection of sayings or quotations, often by a specific person. More formal or literary.
孔子の語録を読んだ。
I read the quotations of Confucius.
Standard term for a price estimate or quotation. Used in business contexts.
修理の見積もりを取ってください。
Please get a quotation for the repair.
見積書を送ります。
I will send a written quotation.
A written quotation document. Often used in formal business transactions.
見積書にサインしてください。
Please sign the quotation.
Loanword from English, used in some business contexts, but 見積もり is more common.
クオーテーションをメールで送ります。
I will send the quotation by email.
今日の株価は上がった。
Today's stock quotation went up.
Indicative price or quotation in financial markets, often before a trade is executed.
気配値を確認してください。
Please check the quotation.
Loanword used in financial contexts, but 株価 or 気配 are more standard.
リアルタイムのクォートを見る。
I look at real-time quotations.