Translation guide
The process of calculating or processing data, especially by a computer. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 計算 (keisan), but other terms are used in technical or mathematical contexts.
The act of performing mathematical or logical operations, often by a machine.
The most common and versatile word for 'computation' or 'calculation'. Can be used for both simple arithmetic and complex computer processing.
この計算はコンピューターが行います。
This computation is performed by the computer.
計算結果を確認してください。
Please check the computation results.
Refers specifically to arithmetic or logical operations in computing and mathematics. More technical than 計算.
CPUは高速で演算を行う。
The CPU performs computations at high speed.
Emphasizes the output or result of a computation, often used in formal or business contexts.
必要経費を算出する。
Compute the necessary expenses.
The systematic procedure or algorithm used for computation.
Literally 'computation processing', commonly used in IT contexts to describe data processing tasks.
大量のデータの計算処理には時間がかかる。
The computation of large amounts of data takes time.
Refers to a computational method or technique, often in scientific or engineering contexts.
新しい計算手法を開発した。
We developed a new computation method.
The academic field studying what can be computed and how.
The standard term for 'theory of computation' in computer science.
計算理論はコンピューターサイエンスの基礎です。
The theory of computation is fundamental to computer science.
計算 is the general term for calculation or computation, used in everyday and technical contexts. 演算 is more specific to arithmetic/logical operations within a computer or mathematical system. Use 計算 unless you need to emphasize the low-level operation.
このアプリは複雑な計算をします。
This app performs complex computations.
浮動小数点演算
floating-point computation