項目

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 項目(こうもく) means an individually divided item or input field in a document, list, survey, or form.
• Basic usage: It is used for required fields on an application and individual topics in a survey. Typical patterns are 必須項目を記入する and 調査項目を並べる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Choose the translation by context
  • In a list it is an “item,” while on an application or screen it can be a “field” for information.
• Difference from 欄
  • 欄(らん) is the physical space or column to fill in, while 項目 is the category of information or an item in a list.