Japanese word

呼称

Pronunciation

Romajikoshō

Meaning

  • nounterm of address

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.

Illustration for 呼称 (term of address)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Refers to the linguistic form used when addressing a person, with its choice reflecting the relationship between the speakers.

Common phrases

  • 呼称を使うko shō o tsuka u

    use a term of address

  • 呼称を選ぶko shō o era bu

    choose a term of address

  • 正式な呼称sei shiki na ko shō

    official term of address

Similar words

呼び名yobina: A name by which a person is addressed or called.
敬称keishō: A form of address that expresses respect for the person addressed.
愛称aishō: A special name used with familiarity or affection.

Definition in Japanese

相手に呼びかけるために選ぶ名前や肩書などの表現。ai te ni yo bi ka ke ru ta me ni era bu na mae ya kata gaki na do no hyō gen

Word origin

呼称 (koshō) is a Sino-Japanese compound formed from 呼 (ko, "call") and 称 (shō, "name or designation").

Usage tips

  • English speakers often treat names and titles as separate choices, while a term of address covers both when showing how one person addresses another.

Other meanings

  • namenoun

Related words

  • 呼称するkoshōsuruaddressverb

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