Translation guide
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several nouns and compound terms, depending on whether you mean a performance standard, a reference point for measurement, or a best practice to emulate.
A criterion, yardstick, or baseline used to measure quality, performance, or progress.
The most common and versatile word for 'standard' or 'criterion'. Used in business, education, and everyday contexts.
このテストの基準はとても高い。
The benchmark for this test is very high.
新しい安全基準を設ける。
We will establish new safety benchmarks.
An indicator or index used as a benchmark, often in economic, statistical, or policy contexts.
GDPは経済の重要な指標だ。
GDP is an important benchmark for the economy.
A rough standard or guideline, often used for estimates or planning.
予算の目安を教えてください。
Please give me a benchmark for the budget.
A fixed point of reference used in surveying, science, or technical fields.
A benchmark in surveying; a point of known elevation marked permanently.
測量では水準点を基準にする。
In surveying, benchmarks are used as reference points.
A general reference point or datum, used in mapping and engineering.
A standard of excellence or a model to be emulated, often in business or technology.
The loanword 'benchmark' is widely used in business and IT, especially for performance comparisons and best practices.
業界のベンチマークとなる製品を開発する。
Develop a product that will become the industry benchmark.
ベンチマークテストの結果を比較する。
Compare the results of the benchmark tests.
A model or exemplar to follow, often used in moral or educational contexts.
基準 (kijun) is a concrete standard or criterion. 指標 (shihyō) is an indicator or index, often numerical. 目安 (meyasu) is a rough guideline or estimate. Use 基準 for formal benchmarks, 指標 for statistical benchmarks, and 目安 for approximate targets.
合格の基準は70点です。
The passing benchmark is 70 points.
物価指数は経済の指標です。
The price index is an economic benchmark.
1日30分を目安に運動する。
I exercise with a benchmark of 30 minutes a day.
GPSの基準点を設定する。
Set up a GPS benchmark.
His behavior is a benchmark for other employees.