Japanese word

表記

Pronunciation

Romajihyōki

Meaning

  • nounspelling

Example

名前の表記が違います。na mae no hyō ki ga chiga i ma su

The spelling of the name is different.

Illustration for 表記 (spelling)

More examples

申込書の表記を確認してください。mōshi komi sho no hyō ki o kaku nin shi te ku da sa i

Please check the spelling on the application form.

Core concept

Means the visible written form selected to represent spoken language or other information in a particular context.

Common phrases

  • 名前の表記na mae no hyō ki

    the spelling of a name

  • 表記を確認するhyō ki o kaku nin su ru

    check the spelling

  • 表記を統一するhyō ki o tō itsu su ru

    standardize the spelling

Similar words

綴りtsuzuri: The written arrangement of characters that forms a word or name.
書き方kakikata: The way a word or message is written, including its wording or characters.

Definition in Japanese

言葉や名前などをどのような文字で書くか、またはその書いた形。koto ba ya na mae na do o do no yō na moji de ka ku ka ma ta wa so no ka i ta katachi

Word origin

The compound 表記 (hyōki) joins 表 (hyō, "express") with 記 (ki, "write down"), linking expression with its recorded written form.

Usage tips

  • A Japanese form may ask for 表記 (hyōki) when it needs the written version of a name rather than its pronunciation.

Other meanings

  • written formnoun

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