ラベルraberu

JLPT N1approx.Common
レーベルreeberu
Definitions
  1. nounlabel
    このラベルは簡単かんたんにつきますよ。↗
    This label sticks easily.
  2. noun(record) label
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymレッテルNeutralOriginally the same as 「ラベル」 and still usable for product labels, but today mostly figurative: a label pinned on a person, as in 「レッテルを貼る」.
  • Synonym付け札つけふだNeutralA paper slip or tag attached to goods to show the name or price. 「ラベル」 is the more common word and also covers record labels.
  • Synonym付け紙つけがみNeutralA small slip of paper stuck on an item with its name or description written on it; leans toward simple memo-like notes. Everyday product labels are 「ラベル」.
  • Related札ふだNeutralMuch broader: any wooden board or paper slip with writing on it, also protective charms and tickets. Label paper stuck on products is usually 「ラベル」.
  • Related付票ふひょうWrittenWritten prose for tags attached to luggage or freight, mostly seen in shipping and logistics. Everyday product labels are 「ラベル」.

Use 「ラベル」 for labels on goods, bottles and cans, and for record labels. Use 「レッテル」 for a figurative label pinned on a person. For written boards, charms and tickets, 「札」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 物品ぶっぴんの表面ひょうめんに張はる商標しょうひょうや内容ないようなどを表示ひょうじした紙片しへん。
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