Translation guide
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through several nouns and compound terms, depending on whether you mean a performance standard, a reference point for measurement, or a best practice to emulate.
A criterion, yardstick, or baseline used to measure quality, performance, or progress.
The most common and versatile word for 'standard' or 'criterion'. Used in business, education, and everyday contexts.
The benchmark for this test is very high.
We will establish new safety benchmarks.
An indicator or index used as a benchmark, often in economic, statistical, or policy contexts.
GDP is an important benchmark for the economy.
A rough standard or guideline, often used for estimates or planning.
Please give me a benchmark for the budget.
A fixed point of reference used in surveying, science, or technical fields.
A standard of excellence or a model to be emulated, often in business or technology.
The loanword 'benchmark' is widely used in business and IT, especially for performance comparisons and best practices.
Develop a product that will become the industry benchmark.
A model or exemplar to follow, often used in moral or educational contexts.
基準 (kijun) is a concrete standard or criterion. 指標 (shihyō) is an indicator or index, often numerical. 目安 (meyasu) is a rough guideline or estimate. Use 基準 for formal benchmarks, 指標 for statistical benchmarks, and 目安 for approximate targets.
The passing benchmark is 70 points.
The price index is an economic benchmark.
I exercise with a benchmark of 30 minutes a day.
GPSの基準点を設定する。
Set up a GPS benchmark.
Compare the results of the benchmark tests.
His behavior is a benchmark for other employees.