Translation guide
The English word 'calculating' can describe mathematical computation or a shrewd, scheming personality. This guide covers both meanings and their natural Japanese equivalents.
Describing the act of computing numbers, either by a person or a machine.
The most general verb for 'to calculate' or 'to compute'. Used for arithmetic, estimates, and abstract calculations.
Describing a person who carefully plans actions to gain an advantage, often in a cold or manipulative way.
The verb 計算する only means mathematical calculation. To describe a person as 'calculating' in the scheming sense, use adjectives like 計算高い or 打算的.
He is calculating the total with a calculator.
This system automatically calculates the tax.
More formal, often used in technical or business contexts for deriving a numerical result.
We calculated the average value from the statistical data.
Used for calculating amounts like fees, costs, or damages, often in legal or official contexts.
Calculate the amount of insurance money.
An i-adjective meaning 'calculating' in the sense of being shrewd and always thinking of personal gain. Often negative.
She is a calculating person.
That politician is calculating and can't be trusted.
Describes someone who acts based on self-interest and profit-and-loss thinking. Slightly more formal than 計算高い.
His behavior is too calculating.
Means 'cunning' or 'sly', implying a calculating nature with a focus on trickery.
What a calculating guy.
Means 'cold-hearted' or 'ruthless', often used when calculation is devoid of emotion.
He crushed his rivals with cold calculation.