Meaning and Usage
"セクション" is a loanword from English meaning "section" or "part." It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to refer to divisions within documents, meetings, websites, or other organized content.
Common Contexts
You will often see "セクション" used when talking about parts of books, reports, meetings, or web pages. It helps organize information clearly.
Collocations and Patterns
- セクションごとに (section by section): used to indicate division by sections.
- セクションを分ける (to divide into sections): used when splitting content.
- セクションを更新する (to update a section): common in IT or publishing contexts.
Register and Nuance
"セクション" is neutral and widely understood, suitable for both casual and professional settings. It is more common in written or formal speech than in casual conversation, where simpler words like "部分" might be used.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "セクション" with "章" (chapter). "章" usually refers to larger divisions in books, while "セクション" can be smaller parts within chapters or other structures. Use "セクション" for flexible, often non-literary divisions.