Translation guide
VM is an abbreviation for 'virtual machine', a software emulation of a physical computer. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by the English abbreviation 'VM' or the full term '仮想マシン'.
Referring to a software-based emulation of a computer system.
The English abbreviation 'VM' is widely used in Japanese IT contexts. Pronounced as 'bui-emu'.
このVMはメモリが足りない。
This VM doesn't have enough memory.
新しいVMを作成してください。
Please create a new VM.
In spoken Japanese among IT professionals, 'VM' (ブイエム) is the default. In written technical documents, '仮想マシン' is preferred for clarity. Avoid using 'VM' in formal reports unless the abbreviation is defined first.
The full Japanese term for 'virtual machine'. Used in formal or technical documentation.
仮想マシンを起動する。
Start the virtual machine.
このサーバーは複数の仮想マシンをホストしている。
This server hosts multiple virtual machines.
A less common katakana rendering of 'virtual machine'. Sometimes used in casual or marketing contexts.
バーチャルマシンを使うと便利です。
Using a virtual machine is convenient.