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notation, written representation, transcription
The way something is written or represented in text. Commonly used when discussing how words, names, or information are displayed in writing, including spelling, script choice, and labeling.
ローマ字表記で書く。
I write it in Roman alphabet notation.
商品の表記に誤りがあった。
There was an error in the product labeling.
この単語は漢字表記とひらがな表記のどちらも使われる。
This word is used in both kanji and hiragana notation.
USAGE:
表記 is frequently used in language-related contexts to discuss how words are written. It differs from 表示 (display), which focuses on showing information visually (on screens, signs), while 表記 focuses specifically on written notation and orthography.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 漢字表記: kanji notation
- ローマ字表記: romanization
- 表記ゆれ: inconsistency in written forms
- 表記を統一する: to standardize notation
- 成分表記: ingredient labeling