also: チャプタ
noun
Used for chapters in books, DVDs, or other media, similar to English 'chapter'.
このDVDはチャプターごとに再生できます。
You can play this DVD chapter by chapter.
次のチャプターを読んでください。
Please read the next chapter.
Standard katakana loanword from English 'chapter'.
Less common variant; may appear in some contexts but チャプター is preferred.
章 is the native Japanese word for 'chapter' and is more common in formal or literary contexts. チャプター is a loanword often used for media like DVDs or casual references.
Borrowed from English 'chapter'.