English–Japanese
“term of address” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikoshō
Example
相手に合う呼称を選びます。ai te ni a u ko shō o era bi ma su
I choose a term of address that suits the person.
How to say “term of address” in Japanese
“Term of address” in Japanese is 呼称 (koshō).
Refers to the linguistic form used when addressing a person, with its choice reflecting the relationship between the speakers.
Example sentences with 呼称
会社では、役職名を呼称として使うことがあります。kai sha de wa yaku shoku mei o ko shō to shi te tsuka u ko to ga a ri ma su
In a company, a job title may sometimes be used as a term of address.
Tips for using 呼称
- English speakers often treat names and titles as separate choices, while a term of address covers both when showing how one person addresses another.