Translation guide
Stenography refers to shorthand writing systems used for rapid transcription. In Japanese, this is primarily expressed through specific shorthand methods or the general concept of shorthand.
The practice or skill of writing in shorthand for fast note-taking or transcription.
He is learning shorthand.
I took down the meeting content in shorthand.
Specifically refers to the art or technique of shorthand writing.
If you master the art of shorthand, your work will go faster.
Refers to a shorthand method or system.
Several shorthand methods exist.
Named shorthand systems used in Japan, such as those for parliamentary reporting.
Stenography using a specialized machine, like a stenotype.
Loanword for the stenotype machine itself. Often used in technical contexts.
Stenotype machines are sometimes used in courtrooms.
Literally 'machine shorthand', contrasting with handwritten shorthand.
速記 (shorthand) is distinct from テープ起こし (transcription from audio). While both involve converting speech to text, 速記 is done in real-time using symbols, whereas テープ起こし is done after recording.
Nakane-style shorthand was once widely used.
Machine shorthand is faster than handwriting.