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term, terminology, technical vocabulary
Specialized words or phrases used in a particular field, subject, or profession.
医学用語は難しい。
Medical terminology is difficult.
この用語の意味が分からない。
I don't understand the meaning of this term.
専門用語を使わずに説明してください。
Please explain without using technical terms.
用語 refers to specialized words or phrases used in a particular field or profession. Broader than 術語 (strict technical term).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 専門用語: technical terminology
- 医学用語: medical terminology
- 法律用語: legal terminology
- IT用語: IT terminology
- 用語集: glossary
- 用語解説: terminology explanation
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 用語を使う: to use terminology
- 用語の意味: meaning of a term
- 用語を覚える: to learn terminology
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 術語: technical term (more formal, narrower)
- 語彙: vocabulary (general, not field-specific)
- 言葉: word (everyday)