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How to say "Process" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "process", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
過程
かてい (katei)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
処理する
しょりする (shori suru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "process" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 過程 and 処理する.
In Japanese, 過程 (かてい (katei)) is typically associated with "process, course, progress" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a result, rather than the result itself. E.g., 成長過程.
On the other hand, 処理する (しょりする (shori suru)) maps to "to process, to handle, to deal with" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used for tasks, data, or problems. Implies carrying out a procedure or routine. 事務的な作業やデータを扱う際によく使われます。. A literal translation of "process" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "過程"
結果だけでなく、そこに至るまでの過程も大切だ。
Not only the result but also the process leading up to it is important.
Bilingual Context for "処理する"
このデータは私が処理します。
I will process this data.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "結果だけでなく、そこに至るまでの ＿＿＿ も大切だ。" (Meaning: "Not only the result but also the process leading up to it is important.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "過程" fits here because it means "process, course, progress" in the context of: "Not only the result but also the process leading up to it is important.". "処理する" represents "to process, to handle, to deal with".