内容

• Reading: ないよう
• Romaji: naiyou
• Kanji breakdown: 内 (nai/uchi) — inside, inner; 容 (you) — contain, appearance
• Pronunciation: /na.i.joː/

Meaning

Contents; subject matter; substance. The details or material within something.

A very common noun referring to the content or substance of something — a book, speech, email, meeting, or any subject matter. Common collocations: 内容を確認する (naiyou wo kakunin suru, to confirm the contents), 内容が濃い (naiyou ga koi, rich in content/substantial). Used in both casual and formal contexts across all domains.

Examples

1. メールの内容を確認してから返信した。 I checked the contents of the email before replying.
2. 今日の会議の内容をまとめてください。 Please summarize the contents of today's meeting.
3. この本は内容が難しいが読む価値がある。 This book is difficult in content, but it's worth reading.

Usage Guide

Context: business, education, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 内 (nai, inside/inner) and 容 (you, contain/appearance). Literally 'what is contained inside' — the substance or contents of something.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal