記述(きじゅつ)

記述(きじゅつ) refers to the act of writing something down in a descriptive or explanatory way, or the resulting written description. It has a formal, academic tone.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• 記述(きじゅつ)する: to describe, to write down
• 記述(きじゅつ)式(しき): essay-type, descriptive (as in exam questions requiring written answers, as opposed to 選択(せんたく)式(しき) multiple choice)
• 詳細(しょうさい)な記述(きじゅつ): detailed description
• 歴史的(れきしてき)な記述(きじゅつ): historical account
• 正確(せいかく)な記述(きじゅつ): accurate description

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 記載(きさい): writing/listing (more formal, used for official records and documents)
• 描写(びょうしゃ): depiction (visual or literary, emphasizes vividness)
• 叙述(じょじゅつ): narration (telling a story or sequence of events)
• 説明(せつめい): explanation (focuses on making something understood)

記述(きじゅつ) emphasizes the written record or account itself, while 説明(せつめい) focuses more on helping the listener/reader understand.