Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
マニュアル
Pronunciation
Romajimanyuaru
Meaning
- nounmanual
Example
このマニュアルを読んでください。ko no ma nyu a ru o yo n de ku da sa i
Please read this manual.
More examples
困ったときは、まずマニュアルを確認します。koma tta to ki wa ma zu ma nyu a ru o kaku nin shi ma su
When I have trouble, I check the manual first.
Core concept
Presents organized information that lets someone understand how to use something or carry out a task.
Common phrases
ユーザーマニュアルyū zā ma nyu a ru
user manual
Similar words
説明書setsumeisho: A document that explains how to use a product or perform a task.
取扱説明書toriatsukaisetsumeisho: A document that describes how to operate and maintain a product.
手引きtebiki: A guide that provides practical help for learning or performing a task.
Definition in Japanese
製品や作業などの手順や扱い方を説明した文書。sei hin ya sa gyō na do no te jun ya atsuka i kata o setsu mei shi ta bun sho
Word origin
マニュアル (manyuaru) is a Japanese loanword from English manual, which comes from Latin manualis "of the hand" and manus "hand".
Usage tips
- In English, manual can also describe something done by hand, while マニュアル (manyuaru) usually refers to a written guide in Japanese.
Other meanings
- handbooknoun
- instructionsnoun
Related words
- マニュアル化manyuarukamanualizationnoun