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website
In Japanese, often refers to a website in general, not just the front page.
ホームページ is a 和製英語 (Japanese-coined English) usage. In Japanese, it commonly means "website" in general, not just the front page.
Important for learners
In English, "homepage" = the front page of a website. In Japanese, ホームページ = the entire website. This semantic expansion catches many learners off guard.
Common collocations
- ホームページを見る: to look at a website
- ホームページを作る: to create a website
- ホームページを更新する: to update a website
- 会社のホームページ: company website
Forms
HP (エイチピー) is sometimes used as a written abbreviation.
Similar words
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ウェブサイト (website)
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サイト (site)
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ウェブページ (web page)
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HP (homepage, website)