指標|しひょうshihyou[0]heiban (flat)
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- nounindex; indices; indicator
- SynonymインデックスNeutralA loanword mainly for indexes, tables of contents and labels; it can also mean stock price indices. For a general basis of judgment, use 「指標」.
- Synonym指数しすうWrittenA written-style term for a figure computed by formula that tracks change, as in 「物価指数」; in math it also means an exponent. 「指標」 is the broader judgment criterion.
Use 「指標」 for criteria used to judge or evaluate things, whether numerical or not. Use 「指数」 for formula-based figures that track change and for math exponents; use 「インデックス」 for indexes and catalogs.
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