Translation guide
In computing, an arithmetic unit is a component that performs arithmetic operations. This guide covers how to refer to it in Japanese, from technical terms to simpler explanations.
The part of a CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations.
Standard technical term for arithmetic unit in computer architecture. Often used in textbooks and documentation.
CPUの演算装置は加算や論理演算を行う。
The CPU's arithmetic unit performs addition and logical operations.
Abbreviation for Arithmetic Logic Unit, commonly used in technical contexts. Often written in Latin alphabet.
ALUは演算装置の略称です。
ALU is an abbreviation for arithmetic unit.
Full Japanese translation of 'arithmetic logic unit', but less common than 演算装置 or ALU.
このプロセッサは算術論理演算ユニットを内蔵している。
This processor has a built-in arithmetic logic unit.
A broader term for any hardware unit that does arithmetic, not necessarily the CPU ALU.
Refers to an arithmetic circuit or unit, often used in digital circuit design. More specific than 演算装置.
この演算器は浮動小数点演算に対応している。
This arithmetic unit supports floating-point operations.
A direct translation of 'arithmetic unit', used in technical descriptions. Slightly less formal than 演算装置.
GPUには多数の演算ユニットが搭載されている。
The GPU is equipped with many arithmetic units.
When explaining what an arithmetic unit does to someone without technical background.
Means 'the part that performs calculations'. A natural way to describe an arithmetic unit in plain Japanese.
コンピューターの中で、計算を行う部分を演算装置と呼びます。
The part of the computer that performs calculations is called the arithmetic unit.
A casual term for 'calculation unit', understandable to general audience.
スマホのチップには小さな計算ユニットが入っている。
The smartphone chip contains a small arithmetic unit.
演算装置 is the most formal and standard term for the arithmetic unit in a CPU. 演算器 often refers to a specific arithmetic circuit or functional block. 演算ユニット is a more flexible term used in various contexts, including GPUs and custom hardware.
CPUの演算装置はALUとも呼ばれる。
The CPU's arithmetic unit is also called the ALU.
この演算器は乗算を高速に処理する。
This arithmetic unit processes multiplication at high speed.