Translation guide
A small informational pop-up that appears when hovering over or focusing on an element in a user interface.
The small box that appears with explanatory text when you hover over or focus on a button, icon, or link in software or websites.
The standard loanword used in Japanese UI/UX contexts. Widely understood in tech and design.
ボタンにカーソルを合わせるとツールチップが表示されます。
A tooltip appears when you hover over the button.
Literally 'pop-up help'. Sometimes used in documentation or older software, but less common than ツールチップ.
このアイコンにマウスを置くとポップアップヘルプが出ます。
A pop-up help appears when you place the mouse on this icon.
Means 'hint display'. Can refer to tooltips or similar brief help text, but not a standard UI term.
各項目にヒント表示を設定してください。
Please set a hint display for each item.
In Japanese tech contexts, simply say ツールチップ. It's a well-established loanword. Avoid literal translations like 道具の先端 (which means 'tip of a tool').