Translation guide
ODP is an acronym with multiple meanings. This guide covers the most common uses an English-speaking learner might encounter in Japanese contexts.
Referring to the Olympic Development Program in sports like soccer or volleyball.
In Japanese sports contexts, the English acronym 'ODP' or the full name 'Olympic Development Program' is often used as-is, especially in written materials or among those familiar with the system.
彼はODPの選手です。
He is an ODP player.
Referring to the ISO standard for open distributed processing.
In technical computing contexts, the acronym 'ODP' or 'Open Distributed Processing' is used directly. Japanese IT professionals will understand the English term.
ODPは分散システムの標準です。
ODP is a standard for distributed systems.
ODP as an abbreviation for various other terms (e.g., ozone depletion potential, open directory project).
For most specialized abbreviations, the English acronym is used in Japanese. If clarification is needed, provide the full English term. Japanese translations exist but are rarely used in practice.
ODP（オゾン層破壊係数）は冷媒の環境影響を示します。
ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) indicates the environmental impact of refrigerants.
Japanese often adopts English acronyms directly, especially in technical, business, and sports fields. When using an acronym like ODP, pronounce it using Japanese approximations of the English letters (e.g., オーディーピー). In writing, it's common to use the Latin alphabet as-is.
ODPの会議は明日です。
The ODP meeting is tomorrow.
A direct translation meaning 'Olympic development program'. This is understandable but less common than the acronym. Use when explaining the concept to someone unfamiliar with the English term.
オリンピック育成プログラムに参加しています。
I am participating in the Olympic Development Program.
A literal translation of 'Open Distributed Processing'. This is rarely used; the English term is preferred. Might appear in some translated technical documents.
開放分散処理の参照モデル
Reference model of Open Distributed Processing