noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
transliteration; transcription
Refers to the process or result of converting sounds from one writing system to another, especially in linguistic contexts. Often used for writing foreign words in kana.
外国語の単語を音写するときは、発音に近いカタカナを選ぶ。
When transliterating foreign words, choose katakana that are close to the pronunciation.
This dictionary also includes notations that transcribe the pronunciation of the original language.