Translation guide
The English word 'transcript' can refer to a written record of spoken words, an official academic record, or a verbatim copy. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on the intended meaning.
To refer to a written document that records exactly what was said.
Common term for converting audio to text, used in business and media contexts.
I requested a transcript of the meeting.
Similar to 文字起こし, often used for transcribing recordings or handwritten notes.
Create a transcript of the interview.
Loanword from English, used in technical or academic contexts, but less common than native terms.
Check the transcript of the audio data.
To refer to a document from a school or university listing courses and grades.
To refer to an exact written copy of something.
Both mean transcription, but 文字起こし is more common in business settings, while 書き起こし can also imply writing from memory or notes. In practice, they are often interchangeable.
Use a transcription service.
Read a transcript of the lecture.
The English word 'transcript' covers multiple concepts. Using トランスクリプト for all cases may sound unnatural. Choose the term that fits the context.
Meeting transcript (understandable but less natural than 文字起こし)
戸籍謄本を取得する。
Obtain a transcript of the family register.