Translation and Meaning of: 索引 - sakuin

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 索引 (sakuin) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: sakuin

Kana: さくいん

Type: noun

L: jlpt-n2

索引

Translation / Meaning: index; indexes

Meaning in English: index;indices

Definition: A list or catalog of items used to research books.

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Explanation and Etymology - (索引) sakuin

索引 (さくいん) is a Japanese word meaning "index" or "catalog". It is composed of the kanji 索, which means "fetch" or "look for", and 引, which means "pull". The combination of these kanji suggests the idea of "pulling information" or "seeking references". The word is often used in books, magazines and other printed materials to indicate the list of contents or bibliographical references.

How to Write in Japanese - (索引) sakuin

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (索引) sakuin:

How do you say index; indexes In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "index; indexes" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "index; indexes" é "(索引) sakuin".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

目次; インデックス; 一覧表; 索引表; 索引簿; 索引帳; 索引書; 索引目録; 索引目次; 索引索引; 索引辞典; 索引表紙; 索引付き; 索引付け; 索引付ける; 索引作成; 索引検索; 索引管理; 索引更新; 索引整理; 索引転記; 索引調査; 索引項目.

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