Translation guide
The abbreviation 'CP' can refer to several concepts in English. This guide covers the most common meanings relevant to learners of Japanese, including 'commercial paper', 'cerebral palsy', 'coupling' (in fandom), and 'cost price'.
A short-term unsecured promissory note issued by corporations, used in finance.
The standard Japanese term for commercial paper, a direct loanword from English. Used in financial contexts.
企業は資金調達のためにコマーシャルペーパーを発行した。
The company issued commercial paper to raise funds.
The abbreviation 'CP' is also used in Japanese financial contexts, pronounced as 'shīpī'.
CP市場は短期金融市場の一部です。
The CP market is part of the short-term financial market.
A medical condition affecting movement and posture.
The standard medical term for cerebral palsy in Japanese.
彼は脳性麻痺と診断された。
He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
The abbreviation 'CP' is sometimes used in medical contexts, but the full term is more common.
CPの子供たちのための支援が必要です。
Support is needed for children with CP.
A pairing of characters in a romantic or sexual relationship, used in fan fiction and fandom.
The standard Japanese term for a romantic pairing of characters, often used in anime, manga, and fan communities.
このカップリングが一番好きです。
I like this coupling the most.
The abbreviation 'CP' is used in Japanese fandom, especially online, to refer to a coupling.
A×BのCPを推しています。
I support the A×B CP.
The price at which goods are bought by a retailer, before markup.
The standard term for cost price in business contexts.
この商品の原価はいくらですか？
What is the cost price of this product?
Refers specifically to the purchase price for a retailer, emphasizing the buying side.
The abbreviation 'CP' can mean different things depending on context. In Japanese, it is often used as a loanword abbreviation, but the full Japanese terms are clearer in formal or medical settings. Always consider the context to choose the right translation.
We negotiated to lower the cost price.