凡はん例れい

noun

explanatory notes; introductory remarks; usage guide

Refers to the section at the beginning of a book, dictionary, or manual that explains conventions, symbols, abbreviations, and how to use the work.

• 辞じ書しょの凡はん例れいを読よめば、記き号ごうの意い味みがわかる。

  If you read the dictionary's explanatory notes, you'll understand what the symbols mean.

noun

legend; key

Used for the explanatory key on maps, charts, diagrams, and drawings that defines symbols, colors, and patterns.

See also: キャプション

• 地ち図ずの凡はん例れいを見みて、この線せんが高こう速そく道どう路ろだとわかった。

  I looked at the map legend and saw that this line indicates a highway.