Related words 綴つづ り 綴り is a broader term that can mean spelling, but also refers to binding, stitching, or a patchwork. 綴り字 specifically means 'spelling' as a written form.
スペル スペル is a common loanword for 'spelling', used in casual and everyday contexts. 綴り字 is more formal or technical.
Written forms 綴つづ り 字じ Usage 67%
Standard kanji spelling for 'spelling'.
つづり 字じ Usage 33%
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; common in everyday writing.
Etymology Compound of 綴り (tsuzuri, 'spelling; binding') + 字 (ji, 'character; letter'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'spelling'.
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