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guidelines; essentials; key points
An outline of the most important points, rules, or procedures, typically in an official or administrative document.
募集要項を読んでください。
Please read the application guidelines.
試験要項はウェブサイトに掲載されている。
The examination guidelines are posted on the website.
実施要項に従って手続きを進めてください。
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:
- 募集要項: recruitment/application guidelines
- 試験要項: examination guidelines
- 実施要項: implementation guidelines
- 入学要項: enrollment guidelines
- 大会要項: event/competition guidelines
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 要綱: outline of key policies — a higher-level framework, while 要項 is more detailed and procedural
- 概要: overview — a general summary, less formal than 要項
- 要領: essentials/knack — can mean a summary of procedures, but also refers to skill or cleverness