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Title

ˈtaɪdl
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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タイトル (taitoru), 称号 (shougou), 肩書き (katagaki), 表題 (hyoudai), 権利 (kenri)

Title meanings in Japanese

タイトル (taitoru)

Example:
The title of the book is fascinating.
その本のタイトルは魅力的です。
Please write your name and title on the form.
フォームに名前とタイトルを書いてください。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in literature, media, and official documents.
Note: This is the most common usage, referring to the name of a work such as a book, movie, or article.

称号 (shougou)

Example:
He received the title of 'Doctor' after his studies.
彼は研究の後に「博士」という称号を受けました。
The knight was granted the title of 'Sir'.
その騎士は「サー」という称号を与えられました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in academic, professional, or aristocratic contexts.
Note: Refers to an honorific title or rank given to individuals.

肩書き (katagaki)

Example:
His title as manager comes with many responsibilities.
彼の肩書きはマネージャーで、多くの責任が伴います。
What is your job title?
あなたの職業の肩書きは何ですか?
Usage: FormalContext: Used in business and professional settings.
Note: Refers to a job title or position within an organization.

表題 (hyoudai)

Example:
The article's title was misleading.
その記事の表題は誤解を招くものでした。
She changed the title of her presentation last minute.
彼女はプレゼンテーションの表題を直前に変更しました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in academic and literary contexts.
Note: Refers to the title of a written work, often used in scholarly articles.

権利 (kenri)

Example:
He has the title to the property.
彼はその不動産の権利を持っています。
The title of the land was disputed.
その土地の権利が争われました。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in legal and property-related discussions.
Note: Refers to the legal rights or ownership of property.

Title's synonyms

name

A name can refer to a title given to a person to signify their status or achievement.
Example: She won the award for Best Actress, adding another prestigious name to her list of accomplishments.
Note: While a title is often associated with a formal designation or position, a name can be more general and personal.

designation

A designation is an official title or name given to someone or something.
Example: The designation of 'Chief Financial Officer' carries significant responsibilities within the company.
Note: Designation often implies a specific role or position, while title can be more general.

appellation

An appellation is a name or title used to describe or identify something.
Example: The wine was of such high quality that it deserved the appellation 'Grand Cru'.
Note: Appellation is often used in a more specialized or formal context, such as in wine classification or legal terms.

caption

A caption is a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration or photograph.
Example: The caption beneath the painting provided the title and artist's name.
Note: While a title can be a standalone designation, a caption is typically supplementary information.

Title expressions, common phrases

Titleholder

A person who currently holds a particular title, especially in sports or competitions.
Example: She is the current titleholder of the championship.
Note: Titleholder specifically refers to a person holding a title, whereas 'title' can refer to a name or label given to something.

Title track

The main song of an album or movie that shares the same name as the album or movie itself.
Example: The title track of the album is a fan favorite.
Note: Title track refers to a specific song on an album or movie, while 'title' is a more general term for a name or label.

Title role

The main character in a movie, play, or book whose name is also the title of the work.
Example: He played the title role in the play 'Hamlet'.
Note: Title role refers to the main character of a work, while 'title' is a broader term for a name or label.

Title deed

A legal document that proves ownership of a property or asset.
Example: He finally received the title deed to his new house.
Note: Title deed specifically refers to a legal document, while 'title' can refer to any name or label.

Title sequence

The series of visuals and music that appear at the beginning of a movie or TV show, displaying the title and credits.
Example: The title sequence of the movie set the tone for the entire film.
Note: Title sequence is a visual and auditory component related to the title of a movie or show, while 'title' is simply the name or label of something.

Title loan

A high-interest loan where the borrower uses their vehicle title as collateral.
Example: He took out a title loan using his car as collateral.
Note: Title loan is a specific type of loan that involves using a vehicle title as collateral, while 'title' is a more general term for a name or label.

Title IX

A federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity.
Example: Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in education.
Note: Title IX is a specific law addressing sex-based discrimination in education, while 'title' is a more general term for a name or label.

Title everyday (slang) expressions

Title

In informal spoken language, 'title' can be used to describe something that is deserving of recognition or acknowledgment, usually in a positive context.
Example: That movie was so good, it deserves the title of best picture of the year.
Note: In this slang usage, 'title' shifts from being a formal name or label to a more colloquial descriptor of excellence.

Title it

To 'title it' means to give a name or label to something in a casual manner, often used when deciding on how to categorize or describe a situation or event.
Example: Let's just title it the best party of the year and call it a night.
Note: The slang term 'title it' simplifies the act of assigning a name or title to something compared to the traditional formality associated with titles.

Title shot

A 'title shot' typically refers to an opportunity to compete for a championship or prestigious position, often earned through hard work or skill.
Example: She's been working hard for years and finally got her title shot at the championship.
Note: This slang term borrows the concept of a 'title' from sports terminology but broadens its application to include any significant opportunity or chance.

Title character

In this context, 'title character' refers to the main character in a creative work whose name is also the title of the work (e.g., the play, movie, book).
Example: She played the title character in the play, showcasing her incredible acting skills.
Note: While 'title character' retains the concept of prominence associated with a main character, it specifically highlights characters whose names are part of the work's title.

Take the title

To 'take the title' means to win a competition or achieve the highest ranking or status, often used in sports or competitive contexts.
Example: After winning three games in a row, they were able to take the title of best team in the league.
Note: This slang term emphasizes the action of claiming or seizing the top position or recognition, differing from the static nature of traditional titles.

Title - Examples

The title of the book is "The Great Gatsby".
Can you give me a title for my presentation?
She won the championship title last year.

Title grammar

Title - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: title
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): titles, title
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): title
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): titled
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): titling
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): titles
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): title
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): title
Syllables, Separation and Stress
title Contains 2 syllables: ti • tle
Phonetic transcription: ˈtī-tᵊl
ti tle , ˈtī tᵊl (The red syllable is stressed)

Title - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
title: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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