Translation guide
The English verb 'compile' has two main meanings: gathering information or materials into a single collection (like a list, report, or book), and the technical process of converting source code into an executable program. This guide covers both, with natural Japanese expressions for each.
To collect data, facts, or materials from various sources and arrange them into a single document, list, or publication.
A versatile verb meaning 'to put together' or 'to compile'. It can be used for gathering information, ideas, or materials into a coherent whole. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
In computing, to translate human-readable source code into machine code that can be executed.
The direct loanword from English, widely used in programming contexts. It is the standard term for compiling code.
データをまとめてレポートを作成した。
I compiled the data and created a report.
Please compile the contents of the meeting.
Means 'to edit' or 'to compile', especially for publications like books, magazines, or anthologies. It implies selecting, arranging, and preparing material for publication.
He compiled a poetry anthology.
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A more formal term for compiling, often used for large-scale works like encyclopedias, historical records, or official documents. It emphasizes systematic collection and arrangement.
A project to compile a history book is underway.
Means 'to collect' or 'to gather'. It focuses on the act of bringing things together, often before compiling them. Can be used for data, information, or physical items.
We collected the survey responses and analyzed them.
Means 'to compile' or 'to put together' with a nuance of coordinating or consolidating scattered items. Often used in business contexts for compiling reports or proposals.
I compiled the reports from each department and submitted them.
To compile this program, you need the latest compiler.
I got an error and couldn't compile it.
Literally 'to translate'. In computing contexts, it can be used to describe the process of converting source code to machine code, though 'コンパイルする' is more precise.
Translate the source code into machine language.
From 'build', often used in software development to refer to the entire process of compiling and linking. It is common in technical settings.
Before building the project, check the dependencies.