Translation guide
The English word 'compounding' can refer to the process of combining elements (like in chemistry or finance) or making something worse. This guide focuses on the core idea of combining or accumulating, which is most relevant for learners.
To express the act of mixing or combining substances, especially in a technical or formal context.
Refers to mixing or blending, especially in contexts like pharmacy, chemistry, or cooking. It implies precise measurement and combination.
The pharmacist compounds the medicine.
General term for mixing or blending substances. Less formal than 調合 and used in everyday contexts.
It's difficult to mix oil and water.
Used for combining ingredients according to a formula, often in industrial or pharmaceutical settings. Emphasizes proportion.
This fertilizer is made with a special compound.
To describe the process where interest is added to the principal, so that interest itself earns interest.
To express that something adds to or intensifies a difficulty or negative situation.
The English word 'compounding' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it as 複合化 (fukugouka) or 合成 (gousei) may sound unnatural or too technical. Choose the expression based on the specific meaning you want to convey.
複利の効果は長期的に見ると大きい。
The effect of compounding is significant in the long term.
Compounding mistakes delayed the project.