Translation guide
The measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics used for identification.
Referring to the field or technology of biometric identification.
The standard term for biometric authentication, covering fingerprints, face recognition, etc.
このスマホは生体認証に対応しています。
This smartphone supports biometric authentication.
Loanword from English, used in technical or business contexts.
バイオメトリクス技術は急速に進歩している。
Biometrics technology is advancing rapidly.
Referring to the actual physical or behavioral data used for identification.
Refers to biometric information such as fingerprints, iris patterns, etc.
生体情報は厳重に管理されるべきだ。
Biometric data should be strictly managed.
Loanword, common in IT and security fields.
バイオメトリックデータの収集には同意が必要です。
Consent is required for the collection of biometric data.
The process of verifying identity using biometrics.
Same word as the general term, but used specifically for the authentication process.
指紋による生体認証が完了しました。
Biometric authentication by fingerprint is complete.
Loanword combination, often used in technical documentation.
バイオメトリック認証はパスワードより安全です。
Biometric authentication is safer than passwords.
生体認証 is the native Japanese term and is widely understood. バイオメトリクス is a loanword used in more technical or business settings, but may not be as familiar to the general public.
一般の人は「生体認証」のほうがわかりやすい。
For the general public, '生体認証' is easier to understand.