“Headword” in Japanese
Short answer
Headword in Japanese is “見出し語” (midashigo). Full meaning: headword (in a dictionary), entry word.
Other ways to say “Headword” in Japanese
項目
koumoku item, heading, category, clause; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.), entry
こうもく
koumoku item, heading, category, clause; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.), entry
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