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 is a language for manipulating databases.
Occasionally used to explicitly say 'SQL language', but redundant in most contexts.
I'm learning the basics of the SQL language.
Talking about writing, running, or analyzing SQL statements.
Natural way to say 'write SQL'.
I need to write SQL for this report.
Means 'execute an SQL query'. More formal/technical.
Execute an SQL query to retrieve data.
Refers to an SQL statement. Common in technical documentation.
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.
This app uses an SQL database.
Often refers to Microsoft SQL Server, but can mean any SQL server.
Cannot connect to the SQL server.
Talking about the security vulnerability.
Standard term for SQL injection.
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.