英字|えいじeiji[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounEnglish letter; alphabetic character

• Synonymアルファベットの文字NeutralA neutral, explanatory phrase for letters of an alphabet, not limited to Latin. 「英字」 is specific to letters used for English and can also mean English, as in 「英字新聞」.
• Related字母じぼWrittenRefers to letters of any writing system, not just Latin ones, and also to printing type; a written, technical term. 「英字」 is specific to English letters or English.

Use 「英字」 for English letters or English text, as in 「英字新聞」 and 「英字表記」. For letters in general, 「アルファベット」 is the usual word; 「字母」 is a technical term for letters of a writing system or printing type.

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1. 英語えいごを表記ひょうきする文字もじ。アルファベット。
2. 英文えいぶん。