Translation guide
The English word "unlisted" generally means not included in a list, directory, or public record. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, focusing on common situations like phone numbers, stocks, and general absence from lists.
To say that a phone number, address, or similar personal information is not publicly listed.
Literally 'not public'. This is the most common and natural way to say that something is not publicly listed, especially for phone numbers and addresses.
My phone number is unlisted.
I keep my address unlisted.
Literally 'not listed in the phone book'. This is a more specific way to say a phone number is unlisted, but it's less common now with digital directories.
My number is not listed in the phone book.
To describe a company whose shares are not traded on a public stock exchange.
To say that something is not on a specific list, such as a menu, inventory, or official record.
A general phrase meaning 'not on the list'. It can be used for various contexts.
That product is unlisted in the catalog.
His name was unlisted on the roster.
A more formal way to say 'not recorded/listed'. Suitable for official documents or records.
To say that something does not appear on a ranking list, such as a music chart or popularity list.
Means 'not in the ranking'. Used for charts, top lists, etc.
That song is unlisted on the charts.
The English word 'unlisted' does not have a single direct Japanese equivalent. Using a literal translation like 'リストにない' may sound unnatural. Instead, use context-appropriate phrases like 非公開 for personal information or 非上場 for stocks.
Invest in unlisted companies.
That company is not yet listed.
That information is unlisted in the report.