Translation guide
The arrangement or set-up of parts, settings, or elements in a system, device, or abstract structure.
Describing how components are physically arranged or laid out.
Refers to the composition or makeup of something, often used for physical or organizational structures.
この機械の構成は複雑だ。
The configuration of this machine is complex.
Emphasizes the placement or arrangement of items in a space.
家具の配置を変えた。
I changed the configuration of the furniture.
Loanword from English, commonly used for design layouts, especially in publishing or interior design.
ウェブサイトのレイアウトを調整する。
Adjust the configuration of the website layout.
Referring to adjustable options in software, devices, or technical systems.
The standard term for settings or configuration in software, devices, and systems.
プリンターの設定を確認してください。
Please check the printer configuration.
アプリの設定から言語を変更できる。
You can change the language from the app's configuration.
Abbreviation of 'configuration', used in IT contexts. Often seen in technical documentation or among developers.
コンフィグファイルを編集する。
Edit the configuration file.
Describing the way abstract components are organized, such as in a system, organization, or concept.
Refers to the overall structure or framework, often used for abstract or complex systems.
組織の構造を見直す必要がある。
We need to review the configuration of the organization.
Focuses on the form or shape of a configuration, often used in biology or formal contexts.
Describing how people are positioned or organized, such as seating or team formation.
Specifically used for battle formations or sports team arrangements.
サッカーの陣形を4-4-2に変えた。
They changed the soccer configuration to 4-4-2.
Also used for assigning people to positions or roles.
設定 (せってい) is for adjustable settings (software, devices), while 構成 (こうせい) is for the composition or makeup of something (physical or abstract). Use 設定 for configuration menus, and 構成 for describing how parts are put together.
Wi-Fiの設定を変更する。
Change the Wi-Fi configuration.
チームの構成を考える。
Think about the team configuration.
English 'configuration' is broad. In Japanese, choose the word based on context: 設定 for settings, 構成 for composition, 配置 for layout. Using コンフィグレーション is rare and sounds overly technical.
細胞の形態を観察する。
Observe the configuration of the cells.
Decide on the configuration of staff.