Meaning and Usage
"ページ" is a loanword from English meaning "page." It is used to refer to a single side of a sheet in a book, document, or digital content like a website.
Common Contexts
You will often see "ページ" used when talking about books (e.g., page numbers), websites (web pages), and documents. It is a very common word in everyday conversation and writing.
Collocations and Patterns
- ページをめくる: to turn a page, used when reading books or magazines.
- ウェブページ: web page, common in internet-related contexts.
- ページ番号: page number, used in books and documents.
Register and Nuance
"ページ" is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal contexts. Because it is a loanword, it is usually written in katakana.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "ページ" with "面" (おもて/つら), which can also mean "side" or "surface," but "ページ" specifically refers to pages in books or digital content, not just any surface.