Translation guide
The English word 'array' can refer to an ordered arrangement, a large collection, or a technical data structure. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
To describe things arranged in an orderly line, row, or pattern, often for display.
Refers to an ordered arrangement or sequence, often used in technical or formal contexts. Can also mean array in programming.
商品がきれいに配列されている。
The products are neatly arrayed.
A row or line of things; emphasizes the state of being lined up. Common in everyday language.
店の前に長い並びができていた。
There was a long array of people in front of the store.
Display of goods or items, often in a store or exhibition. Focuses on showing items for viewing or sale.
美術館に絵が陳列されている。
Paintings are arrayed in the museum.
To refer to a wide variety or large number of things, often implying abundance.
Many, numerous; emphasizes a large number or variety. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は数々の賞を受賞した。
He has won an array of awards.
Various, diverse; a common and versatile word for a variety of things. Casual and widely used.
Diverse, varied; often used in formal or written contexts to describe a wide range.
Onomatopoeic adverb meaning 'in a row' or 'lined up', often used to emphasize an impressive display.
To refer to an array in computer science, a collection of elements identified by index.
The standard term for array in programming. Used in most technical documentation.
この配列には10個の要素が含まれている。
This array contains 10 elements.
Katakana loanword from English, used in some technical contexts, but less common than 配列.
English 'array' is often used in a figurative sense (e.g., 'an array of options'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use words like いろいろ (various) or 数々 (many) rather than a direct translation. Using 配列 for non-technical contexts can sound unnatural.
いろいろな選択肢があります。
There is an array of options.
店にはいろいろな種類のチーズがあった。
The store had an array of cheeses.
This region has an array of cultures.
The shelves were lined with an array of new products.
Change the size of the array.