English–Japanese

“additional information” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihosoku

Example

最後に補足があります。sai go ni ho soku ga a ri ma su

There is additional information at the end.

Illustration for 補足 (additional information)

How to say “additional information” in Japanese

“Additional information” in Japanese is 補足 (hosoku).

Describes an extra piece of information that fills a gap in what has already been said.

Full entry for 補足: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 補足

質問への回答に、補足を付けます。shitsu mon e no kai tō ni ho soku o tsu ke ma su

I will add some clarification to my answer.

Tips for using 補足

  • A speaker can use 補足 (hosoku) to mark a brief addition after the main explanation, making it useful when adding a detail without restarting the discussion.

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