親おや項こう目もく

noun

main entry (in dictionary)

Used in lexicography to refer to the primary entry under which sub-entries are listed. Contrasts with 子項目 (sub-entry).

See also: 親見出し · 子項目

• この辞じ書しょでは、親おや項こう目もくの下したに子こ項こう目もくが並ならんでいる。

  In this dictionary, sub-entries are listed under the main entry.