JLPT · Level 45
45 words
Japanese word
目次
Pronunciation
Romajimokuji
Meaning
- nountable of contents
Example
本を読む前に、目次を見ます。hon o yo mu mae ni moku ji o mi ma su
I look at the table of contents before reading the book.
More examples
目次を見れば、本の全体の構成が分かります。moku ji o mi re ba hon no zen tai no kō sei ga wa ka ri ma su
You can understand the overall structure of a book by looking at the table of contents.
Core concept
Gives an overview of a book's contents by arranging its chapters or sections in sequence.
Common phrases
目次を見るmoku ji o mi ru
look at the table of contents
目次から探すmoku ji ka ra saga su
look for something in the table of contents
Similar words
索引sakuin: An alphabetical list of subjects or terms that directs readers to relevant pages.
Definition in Japanese
本や文書に含まれる章や項目を順序どおりに示した一覧。hon ya bun sho ni fuku ma re ru shō ya kō moku o jun jo dō ri ni shime shi ta ichi ran
Word origin
目次 (mokuji, "table of contents") is made from 目 (moku, "item") and 次 (ji, "sequence"), referring to a sequence of listed items.
Usage tips
- English distinguishes a table of contents from an index: the former follows the structure of a book, whereas the latter helps locate particular subjects.