(ようこう)

ようこう
noun
guidelines; essentials; key points
1. guidelines; essentials; key points
An outline of the most important points, rules, or procedures, typically in an official or administrative document.
募集(ぼしゅう)要項(ようこう)()んでください。
Please read the application guidelines.
試験(しけん)要項(ようこう)はウェブサイトに掲載(けいさい)されている。
The examination guidelines are posted on the website.
実施(じっし)要項(ようこう)(したが)って手続(てつづ)きを(すす)めてください。
Please proceed with the process in accordance with the implementation guidelines.

A formal word used for official documents that summarize rules, procedures, and essential information. Commonly seen in government, education, and business contexts — application guidelines, examination procedures, event rules, and the like.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 募集(ぼしゅう)要項(ようこう): recruitment/application guidelines
  • 試験(しけん)要項(ようこう): examination guidelines
  • 実施(じっし)要項(ようこう): implementation guidelines
  • 入学(にゅうがく)要項(ようこう): enrollment guidelines
  • 大会(たいかい)要項(ようこう): event/competition guidelines

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 要綱(ようこう): outline of key policies — a higher-level framework, while 要項(ようこう) is more detailed and procedural
  • 概要(がいよう): overview — a general summary, less formal than 要項(ようこう)
  • 要領(ようりょう): essentials/knack — can mean a summary of procedures, but also refers to skill or cleverness