English–Japanese

“leaving out” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōryaku

Example

説明の一部を省略します。setsu mei no ichi bu o shō ryaku shi ma su

I will leave out part of the explanation.

Illustration for 省略 (leaving out)

How to say “leaving out” in Japanese

“Leaving out” in Japanese is 省略 (shōryaku).

It describes reducing a statement or form by removing parts that are unnecessary or already understood.

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

Example sentences with 省略

会話では、主語の省略がよくあります。kai wa de wa shu go no shō ryaku ga yo ku a ri ma su

In conversation, omitting the subject is common.

Tips for using 省略

  • Japanese uses 省略 (shōryaku) for shortened forms as well as omitted content, while English often distinguishes omission from abbreviation.

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