補足

What it means

What does 補足 mean? It refers to something added to complete or clarify a thing by supplying missing details, notes, or materials; a supplement or supplementary information that supports a statement, document, or presentation.

Main meanings

• Supplement to a document, argument, or plan; a way to fill gaps with extra information
• Clarification or explanatory note added to improve understanding
• Supplementary materials or data provided separately from the main content

How to use it

Used in formal, written, and academic contexts; as a noun to denote supplemental content, and as a verb 補足する to mean to supplement or to add. In everyday language, people may say 補足します to politely offer additional info during a discussion; in documents you will see 補足資料 or 補足説明.