translation equivalent; gloss; translated word
Refers to the word or phrase used as the equivalent in a translation, often in bilingual dictionaries or translation studies.
この辞書では、各見出し語に適切な訳語が示されている。
In this dictionary, an appropriate translation equivalent is given for each entry word.
翻訳の際、文脈に合った訳語を選ぶことが重要だ。
When translating, it is important to choose a translation equivalent that fits the context.
Compound of 訳 (yaku, 'translation') and 語 (go, 'word'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination straightforwardly means 'translated word'.