noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
written representation; notation; orthography
Refers to how something is written or spelled, including choice of script, notation, or transcription system. Common in linguistic and technical contexts.
この単語の表記はひらがなと漢字の二通りがある。
This word can be written in two ways: hiragana and kanji.
外来語はカタカナで表記するのが一般的だ。
Loanwords are generally written in katakana.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
writing on a surface; inscribing on the face
Used for writing directly on an object, such as an address on an envelope or a label on a package. Less common than sense 1.
封筒に宛先を表記してください。
Please write the address on the envelope.
箱の表面に内容物を表記する。
Write the contents on the surface of the box.