also: カッコつき
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
so-called; quote-unquote
Used to indicate that a term is being used ironically, euphemistically, or with reservation, similar to putting it in scare quotes. Often implies the speaker distances themselves from the term.
彼は括弧付きの「専門家」だ。
He is a so-called 'expert'.
それは括弧付きの成功と言える。
It can be called a qualified success.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
bracketed; in parentheses
Literal meaning: something that has parentheses or brackets attached. Used when referring to text or symbols that are enclosed in brackets.
括弧付きの数字は注釈を参照してください。
Please refer to the notes for numbers in parentheses.
Standard kanji spelling using 括弧 (parentheses) and 付き (attached).
Common kana-kanji mixed spelling; 括弧 is often written in kana.
Variant with つき in kana; less common but acceptable.
Katakana spelling for 括弧; often used for emphasis or in casual writing.
Compound of 括弧 (parentheses) and 付き (attached). The figurative sense derives from the practice of putting words in scare quotes to indicate irony or reservation.