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'.
This VM doesn't have enough memory.
Please create a new VM.
The full Japanese term for 'virtual machine'. Used in formal or technical documentation.
Start the virtual machine.
A less common katakana rendering of 'virtual machine'. Sometimes used in casual or marketing contexts.
Using a virtual machine is convenient.
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.
This server hosts multiple virtual machines.