Translation guide
A record of changes made to a project, software, or document. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with the borrowed term 変更履歴 or the more specific 更新履歴.
A document or section listing modifications, often in software or project management.
The most direct and widely understood term for a change log. Suitable for formal and technical contexts.
変更履歴を確認してください。
Please check the change log.
Often used for software or website update logs. Emphasizes updates rather than any change.
更新履歴はこちらです。
The update log is here.
Direct loanword from English. Used in some tech circles but less common than 変更履歴.
チェンジログを書いてください。
Please write the change log.
Specific notes accompanying a new version release, often in software or apps.
Commonly seen in app stores or software documentation. Literally 'version history'.
バージョン履歴をご覧ください。
See the version history.
Borrowed from 'release notes'. Used in software development for detailed change descriptions.
リリースノートを公開しました。
We published the release notes.
更新履歴 implies updates or improvements, while 変更履歴 is broader and includes any modifications, such as bug fixes or configuration changes. For software, 更新履歴 is often preferred for user-facing logs.