Translation guide
How to express the specific choice of words in Japanese, from formal documents to casual phrasing.
Referring to the specific words used in a sentence, document, or statement.
Common word for phrasing or wording, often used for stylistic choices.
This wording is a bit too formal.
Refers to wording in terms of politeness, tone, or register.
His wording is polite.
General term for expression, often used when discussing wording choices.
Is there a more appropriate wording?
Formal term for wording, especially in legal or official documents.
Check the wording of the contract.
Emphasizing the precise words used, often in quotes or reports.
Original text or wording, used when referring to the exact source.
Please quote the exact wording.
Word-for-word, literal wording. Often used in translation contexts.
Literal wording, often used in legal or technical contexts.
Describing the manner in which something is expressed.
言い回し focuses on stylistic or rhetorical phrasing, while 言葉遣い emphasizes politeness and word choice in social context. Use 言い回し for 'turn of phrase' and 言葉遣い for 'language use'.
His wording is unique.
Be careful with your wording toward superiors.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'wording'. Choose based on context: 言い回し for phrasing, 言葉遣い for politeness, 表現 for expression, 文言 for formal documents.
逐語訳ではなく、自然な表現にしてください。
Don't translate word-for-word; use natural wording.
Interpret according to the exact wording.
The wording 'we will consider it' is often used.