🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

書類

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shorui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dossier/ˈdɔː.sieɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"調査官は容疑者に関する詳細な書類を作成しました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

    "The investigator compiled a comprehensive dossier on the suspect."
  2. 2

    A file or folder containing detailed information.

    "She presented the dossier to the board during the meeting."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dossier' originates from the French word 'dossier', meaning 'bundle of papers'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift in administrative practices and the need for organized documentation.

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