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How to say "Specification" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "specification", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
加工
かこう (kakou)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
訴因の特定
そいんのとくてい (soin no tokutei)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "specification" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 加工 and 訴因の特定.
In Japanese, 加工 (かこう (kakou)) is typically associated with "specification (legal term)" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 訴因の特定 (そいんのとくてい (soin no tokutei)) maps to "Specification of the count" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "specification" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "加工"
私は加工に興味があります。
I am interested in specification (legal term).
Bilingual Context for "訴因の特定"
私は訴因の特定に興味があります。
I am interested in Specification of the count.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in specification (legal term).")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "加工" fits here because it means "specification (legal term)" in the context of: "I am interested in specification (legal term).". "訴因の特定" represents "Specification of the count".