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.
薬剤師が薬を調合する。
The pharmacist compounds the medicine.
General term for mixing or blending substances. Less formal than 調合 and used in everyday contexts.
油と水を混合するのは難しい。
It's difficult to mix oil and water.
Used for combining ingredients according to a formula, often in industrial or pharmaceutical settings. Emphasizes proportion.
この肥料は特別な配合で作られている。
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.
Literally 'calculate with compound interest'. This is the standard way to express compounding in finance.
この投資は複利で計算すると、10年で倍になる。
If you calculate this investment with compounding, it doubles in 10 years.
The noun 'compound interest'. Often used in financial contexts.
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.
To express that something adds to or intensifies a difficulty or negative situation.
Means 'to make even worse'. This is a natural way to convey the idea of compounding a problem.
彼の失言が状況をさらに悪化させた。
His gaffe compounded the situation.
Literally 'to pile up problems'. It implies adding one problem on top of another.
ミスを重ねて、プロジェクトは遅れた。
Compounding mistakes delayed the project.
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.