よくある質問(しつもん)

よくあるしつもん
expression (noun phrase)
frequently asked questions; FAQ
communication
1. frequently asked questions; FAQ
A section on websites, documents, or guides that compiles common questions and their answers. The Japanese equivalent of the English abbreviation FAQ.
まずはよくある質問(しつもん)を確認(かくにん)してください。
Please check the FAQ first.
よくある質問(しつもん)のページに答(こた)えが載(の)っていた。
The answer was on the FAQ page.
お問(と)い合(あ)わせの前(まえ)に、よくある質問(しつもん)をご覧(らん)いただければ幸(さいわ)いです。
We would appreciate it if you could review the FAQ before making an inquiry.

Usage

The standard Japanese translation of FAQ. Found on nearly every Japanese website and product manual. The English abbreviation FAQ is also widely understood in Japan, though the Japanese phrase is more common on Japanese-language sites.

Forms

  • よくあるご質問(しつもん): polite form (with honorific prefix ご), common on corporate websites
  • FAQ（エフエーキュー）: the English abbreviation, sometimes used alongside the Japanese phrase

Related Words

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