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.
彼は電卓で合計を計算している。
He is calculating the total with a calculator.
このシステムは自動的に税金を計算します。
This system automatically calculates the tax.
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.
More formal, often used in technical or business contexts for deriving a numerical result.
統計データから平均値を算出した。
We calculated the average value from the statistical data.
Used for calculating amounts like fees, costs, or damages, often in legal or official contexts.
保険金の額を算定する。
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.
彼女は計算高い人だ。
She is a calculating person.
あの政治家は計算高くて、信用できない。
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.
彼の行動はあまりにも打算的だ。
His behavior is too calculating.
Means 'cunning' or 'sly', implying a calculating nature with a focus on trickery.
ずる賢い奴だな。
What a calculating guy.
Means 'cold-hearted' or 'ruthless', often used when calculation is devoid of emotion.
彼は冷徹な計算でライバルを潰した。
He crushed his rivals with cold calculation.