Translation guide
SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard language for managing and querying relational databases. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by the acronym 'SQL' (pronounced エスキューエル or シークェル), and technical terms are often used as-is in katakana or English.
Referring to SQL as a database query language or technology.
The acronym is used directly in Japanese, typically written in Latin letters. Pronunciation is usually エスキューエル, less commonly シークェル.
SQLはデータベースを操作するための言語です。
SQL is a language for manipulating databases.
Occasionally used to explicitly say 'SQL language', but redundant in most contexts.
SQL言語の基礎を学んでいます。
I'm learning the basics of the SQL language.
Talking about writing, running, or analyzing SQL statements.
Natural way to say 'write SQL'.
このレポートのためにSQLを書く必要があります。
I need to write SQL for this report.
Means 'execute an SQL query'. More formal/technical.
SQLクエリを実行してデータを取得します。
Execute an SQL query to retrieve data.
Refers to an SQL statement. Common in technical documentation.
このSQL文はエラーになります。
This SQL statement will cause an error.
Referring to a database system that uses SQL, like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Standard term for an SQL database.
このアプリはSQLデータベースを使っています。
This app uses an SQL database.
Often refers to Microsoft SQL Server, but can mean any SQL server.
SQLサーバーに接続できません。
Cannot connect to the SQL server.
Talking about the security vulnerability.
Standard term for SQL injection.
SQLインジェクション対策は必須です。
Countermeasures against SQL injection are essential.
The most common Japanese pronunciation is エスキューエル (esukyūeru). Some engineers say シークェル (shīkueru), influenced by English 'sequel', but this is less common.
In Japanese text, 'SQL' is usually written in Latin capital letters. Katakana (エスキューエル) is sometimes used in spoken contexts or for clarity, but the acronym is standard.