Talk:祓串

Formatting for synonyms
Hi. For Japanese entries, which of the following is the standard formatting for synonyms? I've been seeing all three options and I wonder which option is preferred and which is not. KevinUp (talk) 09:40, 30 August 2019 (UTC)
 * 1) Use  under a "Synonyms" header
 * 2) Use  and list only its transliteration under a "Synonyms" header
 * 3) Use  below the definition and list only its transliteration (no separate header required)
 * Meh. We don't really have a "standard" per se.  I happen to think that the  format right under the applicable sense is the cleanest presentation in most cases.  In my own editing, the only use I currently have for  is in any "Alternative forms" section, but even that might be going away with the addition of the   parameter in, which strikes me as a better implementation, and more useful to boot (when combined with ).  ‑‑ Eiríkr Útlendi │Tala við mig 18:09, 30 August 2019 (UTC)
 * Also, strictly speaking, the terms currently listed as synonyms for 祓串 aren't quite synonyms. For instance, according to the JA WP article at 大麻 (神道), a  is a subset of, where the upright portion is made of.
 * I think further research is needed, and then a reworking of the terms now listed as synonyms. ‑‑ Eiríkr Útlendi │Tala við mig 18:25, 30 August 2019 (UTC)


 * I see. The format is indeed the cleanest when there are multiple senses, but it tends to clutter up if there are too many synonyms (such as this entry). Another issue I have with with this template is that rōmaji transliteration is not in italics. I suppose I'll have to create a vote based on what I talked about in the Beer Parlour recently.
 * So isn't used that much...Yes, I also think that the    parameter in  is much better to list down alternative forms compared to the "alternative forms" section.
 * Anyway, I suppose both #1 and #3 are accepted and it depends on the situation.
 * As for these "synonyms", many of them appear to be not exact synonyms so I've converted it to the "See also" section for now. KevinUp (talk) 18:46, 30 August 2019 (UTC)
 * I think User:Wyang/zh-def is the ultimate way to go. --Dine2016 (talk) 08:46, 31 August 2019 (UTC)