Japanese word

キーワード

Pronunciation

Romajikīwādo

Meaning

  • nounkeyword

Example

会話のキーワードは「旅行」です。kai wa no kī wā do wa ryo kō de su

The keyword in the conversation is travel.

Illustration for キーワード (keyword)

More examples

この資料のキーワードを三つ選んでください。ko no shi ryō no kī wā do o mit tsu era n de ku da sa i

Please choose three keywords from this material.

Core concept

A keyword identifies the central clue or focus that helps organize and understand a topic.

Common phrases

  • キーワードを選ぶkī wā do o era bu

    choose a keyword

  • キーワードを入力するkī wā do o nyū ryoku su ru

    enter a keyword

Similar words

検索語kensakugo: A word or phrase used in a search system to locate relevant information.
索引語sakuingo: A term used to label information for classification and retrieval in an index.

Definition in Japanese

文章や話の内容を理解する手がかりとなる重要な語句。bun shō ya hanashi no nai yō o ri kai su ru te ga ka ri to na ru jū yō na go ku

Word origin

The Japanese noun キーワード (kīwādo) is borrowed from the English keyword, formed from key, meaning something important, and word.

Usage tips

  • In English, keyword is used for a search term as well as a central term in a discussion, so it connects online searches with conversation.

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