Japanese word

フォーマット

Pronunciation

Romajifōmatto

Meaning

  • nounformat

Example

この文書のフォーマットを変えます。ko no bun sho no fō ma tto o ka e ma su

I will change the format of this document.

Illustration for フォーマット (format)

More examples

提出前に文書のフォーマットを確認してください。tei shutsu mae ni bun sho no fō ma tto o kaku nin shi te ku da sa i

Please check the document format before submitting it.

Core concept

Indicates the overall pattern that controls how content is organized, stored, or carried out.

Common phrases

  • フォーマットを変えるfō ma tto o ka e ru

    change the format

  • フォーマットに従うfō ma tto ni shitaga u

    follow the format

  • フォーマットを指定するfō ma tto o shi tei su ru

    specify the format

Similar words

形式keishiki: A general structure or arrangement used to organize or present something.
書式shoshiki: A prescribed arrangement for writing, displaying, or submitting a document.
様式yōshiki: A characteristic style or established way of organizing and presenting something.
体裁teisai: The outward arrangement and appearance of a document or other written work.

Definition in Japanese

情報や文書などの配置や構成の形式、また活動を進める一定の型。jō hō ya bun sho na do no hai chi ya kō sei no kei shiki ma ta katsu dō o susu me ru it tei no kata

Word origin

Japanese フォーマット (fōmatto) is a loanword from English format, traced through French to Latin forma, meaning "form" or "shape".

Usage tips

  • English uses format for both visible design, such as a page layout, and abstract structure, such as the rules of a discussion or competition.

Related words

  • フォーマットするfōmattosuruformatverb
  • フォーマット化fōmattokaformattingnoun

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