キーワード
also: キイワード
Meanings
1
key word; key phrase; clue
General use: a word or phrase that serves as a clue or central point in understanding something.
The key word in this text is 'sustainability'.
I found a clue to solve the problem.
2
keyword; search term; index term
Computing and information retrieval: a term used for searching, indexing, or categorizing data.
Enter a keyword into the search engine.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のキーワードは〈物〉だthe key word/idea for something is X
The key word for this news story is "environment."
- キーワードを入力するto type in a keyword
Please type a keyword into the search box.
- キーワードで検索するto search by keyword
Even if you don't know the product name, you can search by keyword.
- キーワードを探すto look for the key word/clue
Let's read the passage and look for the important key words.