noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
detailed annotation; full commentary
Refers to thorough explanatory notes or commentary, often in academic or reference works. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to annotate in detail'.
この辞書には各項目に細注が付いている。
This dictionary has detailed annotations for each entry.
編集者は古典
The editor fully annotated the entire classical text.
noun
small-type annotation; fine-print notes
Specifically refers to annotations printed in small type, such as footnotes or marginal notes in books. Used only as a noun.
ページの下に細注で出典が示されている。
The source is indicated in small-type annotations at the bottom of the page.