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引用
in'you
Description
「引用」は、ほかの人が書いた文や言葉を、自分の話や文章の中で使うことです。
"引用" means using sentences or words written by others within your own speech or writing.
レポートや発表でよく使う言葉で、だれの言葉かをはっきり書くことが大切です。
It is a word often used in reports and presentations, and it is important to clearly state whose words they are.
Meanings
引用in'you
a quotation; citing someone's words
この本から引用を一つ使いました。
I used one quote from this book.
引用するin'you suru
to quote or cite something
先生の言葉を引用して説明しました。
I explained by quoting the teacher's words.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
引 (pull/draw) + 用 (use) — literally 'drawing in for use'.
- Nuance
引用 means using exact words; 参考 means merely referring to something for guidance.
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