マーカー

まーかー
noun
marker; marker pen; highlighter
tool
1. marker pen; felt-tip marker; highlighter
A writing instrument with a broad tip used for highlighting text, drawing, or labeling. Includes both permanent markers and highlighters.
マーカー(せん)()
To draw a line with a marker.
I marked the important parts with a highlighter.
I highlight the important parts of my textbook with a fluorescent marker to help memorize them.
2. marker; indicator; tag
Something used to indicate or mark a position, status, or category. Used in sports, biology, technology, and other fields.
To place cones as markers.
This gene is known as a cancer marker.
I placed a marker on the map app and saved the location of my destination.

A loanword from English "marker." In everyday Japanese, マーカー most often refers to a marker pen or highlighter (sense 1), especially in school and office contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sense 1):

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sense 2):

Similar words

  • 蛍光(けいこう)ペン: highlighter pen — specifically for highlighting, sometimes used interchangeably with マーカー
  • サインペン: felt-tip pen — thinner than a marker, for writing
  • マジック: permanent marker (brand name Sharpie equivalent in Japan) — colloquial term from the brand name マジックインキ