箇条書き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 箇条書き is read as かじょうがき and is a noun for the format or result of presenting information as separate concise items.
• Basic usage: Use 箇条書きにまとめる for the chosen format and 箇条書きのほう when comparing the list with prose.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Not limited to bullet symbols
  • The term can include numbered or otherwise itemized lists, not only lists marked with round bullet points.
• Function of に
  • In 箇条書きに, に marks the resulting format into which the material is organized.