Translation guide
A word or phrase used in a specific field or profession. In Japanese, this is often expressed with 専門用語 (senmon yougo) or 技術用語 (gijutsu yougo).
Referring to a specialized word or phrase used in a particular field.
The most common and general term for 'technical term' or 'jargon' in any specialized field.
I don't understand the meaning of this technical term.
Often used for technical terms in engineering, science, or technology fields.
This manual uses many technical terms.
Specifically refers to academic or scholarly terminology.
Academic terms are difficult for the general public.
Pointing out or asking about a particular term that is technical in nature.
Describing language that is difficult for outsiders to understand because it is specific to a group or profession.
専門用語 is the broadest term for any specialized vocabulary. 技術用語 leans toward engineering and applied sciences. 学術用語 is for academic disciplines. In many contexts, 専門用語 is sufficient.
In technical fields, it's common to use the English term directly in katakana, especially for IT and business jargon. For example, 'テクニカルターム' is sometimes used, but 専門用語 is more natural in Japanese.
That's a technical term, so it needs an explanation.
彼らは隠語を使って話していた。
They were speaking in jargon (or coded language).