用語
Meanings
Refers to a word or expression used in a particular field, subject, document, or system. Very common in compounds such as 専門用語 and 医学用語.
This dictionary explains even technical terms clearly.
Medical terminology contains many words not used in everyday life.
wording; choice of words; phraseology
A more formal use referring to the words chosen in speech, writing, rules, laws, or official documents; often used when discussing whether wording is precise, appropriate, or potentially problematic.
Please check the wording of the contract carefully.
The article is written so as to avoid discriminatory wording.
Usage patterns
- 用語を統一するto standardize/unify terminology
This manual needs to have its terminology standardized.
- 用語が適切だthe wording is appropriate
Please check whether the wording of the contract is appropriate.
- 用語を定義するto define a term
I defined the key terms at the beginning of the report.
- 用語に注意するto be careful with one's wording
You need to be careful with your wording in an official announcement.
- 〈場所〉で使われる用語terminology used in a certain field/place
The terminology used in the legal field is difficult.