Japanese word

題する

Pronunciation

Romajidaisuru

Meaning

  • verbbe titled

Example

これは「海」と題する小説です。ko re wa umi to dai su ru shō setsu de su

This is a novel titled "The Sea".

Illustration for 題する (be titled)

More examples

この作品は「旅」と題する短編です。ko no saku hin wa tabi to dai su ru tan pen de su

This work is a short story titled "Journey".

Core concept

Places a work or text under a particular title so that it is presented by that name.

Common phrases

  • 「海」と題するumi to dai su ru

    be titled "The Sea"

  • 「旅」と題する作品tabi to dai su ru saku hin

    a work titled "Journey"

Similar words

名付けるnazukeru: To give a work or text a particular title.
呼ぶyobu: To refer to a work by a particular title or name.
冠するkansuru: To place a name or title on a work or text.

Definition in Japanese

文章や作品に、その内容を示す題名を付ける。bun shō ya saku hin ni so no nai yō o shime su dai mei o tsu ke ru

Word origin

題する (daisuru) is formed from the Sino-Japanese word 題 (dai, "title or topic") and する (suru, "do"), meaning to title something.

Usage tips

  • 題する (daisuru) is mainly a formal written verb, while everyday Japanese often uses simpler wording for the same idea.

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