also: げんてい
original spelling; spelling in the original language
Refers to the spelling of a word in its original language or script, often used in linguistic or dictionary contexts.
In this dictionary, the original spellings of loanwords are also given.
When converting the original English spelling to katakana, the pronunciation sometimes changes.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading げんてい is also used but less common.
Alternate reading; げんてつ is more common.
Compound of 原 (original) and 綴 (spelling). The reading げんてい is a variant, possibly influenced by the on'yomi of 綴 (てい).