“Annotation” in Japanese
Short answer
Annotation in Japanese is “注記” (chuuki). Full meaning: annotation, commentary, explanatory note.
Other ways to say “Annotation” in Japanese
付注
fuchuu annotation, comment
注
chuu annotation, explanatory note, comment
評註
hyouchuu annotation, commentary
アノテーション
anoteeshon annotation
余説
yosetsu commentary, annotation, alternative theory
評釈
hyoushaku commentary, annotation
注解
chuukai gloss, explanatory notes, annotation
抄
shou excerpt, extract; annotation; shō (unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml)
疏
sho detailed commentary, explanation, annotation; memorial to the throne (esp. itemized)
解題
kaidai synopsis, review of subject, annotation
ちゅうき
chuuki annotation, commentary, explanatory note
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