Translation guide
The English word "compilation" refers to the act of gathering things together into a single collection, or the resulting collection itself. In Japanese, the best translation depends on what is being compiled and the context.
To express the act of compiling or the resulting collection of written works, music, or data.
Refers to the act of editing and compiling materials into a publication. Commonly used for books, magazines, and albums.
このアルバムは彼のベスト曲の編集です。
This album is a compilation of his best songs.
Used for compiling large-scale reference works like dictionaries, encyclopedias, or historical records. More formal than 編集.
この辞書の編纂には10年かかった。
The compilation of this dictionary took ten years.
Loanword from English, often used for music compilation albums or software compilations. Sounds modern and specific.
このコンピレーションCDには80年代のヒット曲が入っている。
This compilation CD contains hit songs from the 80s.
Refers to a comprehensive collection or corpus, often of literary works or data. Used in academic or formal contexts.
この全集は彼の全詩の集成である。
This complete works is a compilation of all his poems.
To express the gathering and organizing of data, facts, or information into a single source.
Means 'collection' or 'gathering'. Often used for data, information, or materials. Can imply the process rather than the finished product.
データの収集と分析が重要です。
The compilation and analysis of data is important.
A general term for putting things together, summarizing, or compiling. Can be used for reports, lists, or information.
Refers to the act of gathering and organizing scattered items or opinions into a coherent whole. Often used in business contexts.
To express the creation of a structured list or inventory.
Means 'creation' or 'preparation'. Commonly used for making lists, documents, or databases.
顧客リストの作成を始めました。
I started the compilation of the customer list.
Used for organizing or forming a group, schedule, or budget. Can apply to compiling a structured set.
To express the technical process of converting source code into executable programs.
The standard term in computing for compiling source code. Used as a verb (する) or noun.
このプログラムをコンパイルしてください。
Please compile this program.
Often used interchangeably with コンパイル in software development, but can include linking and other steps.
最新のコードをビルドしてテストします。
I will build and test the latest code compilation.
The English word "compilation" covers many concepts. Using a single Japanese word for all contexts will sound unnatural. Choose based on what is being compiled.
編集 is general editing/compilation for publications. 編纂 is specifically for large reference works like dictionaries or historical records, implying scholarly effort.
Please submit a compilation of the survey results.
各部署からの報告の取りまとめをお願いします。
Please handle the compilation of reports from each department.
チームの編成が完了しました。
The compilation of the team is complete.