Translation guide
The process of introducing computers or computer systems to perform tasks previously done manually. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific nouns or verb phrases.
コンピュータ化
computerisation
The act or process of converting manual operations to computer-based systems.
The most direct and common translation, used in business and technical contexts.
業務のコンピュータ化が進んでいる。
The computerisation of business operations is progressing.
Literally 'electronification', often used for digitisation or computerisation of records and processes.
書類の電子化を進めています。
We are promoting the computerisation of documents.
Refers to introducing IT (information technology), commonly used in business settings.
中小企業のIT化が課題だ。
The computerisation of small and medium-sized enterprises is a challenge.
A broader term meaning 'informatisation', often used in societal or academic contexts.
情報化社会におけるコンピュータ化の影響。
The impact of computerisation in an information society.
The action of making something computerised.
The standard verb phrase meaning 'to computerise'.
その工場は生産ラインをコンピュータ化した。
The factory computerised its production line.
Often used for digitising documents or processes.
すべての記録を電子化する計画です。
We plan to computerise all records.
コンピュータ化 specifically implies introducing computers. 電子化 is broader, covering digitisation (e.g., scanning documents). IT化 focuses on information technology infrastructure. In many business contexts, they are interchangeable, but コンピュータ化 is the most direct equivalent of 'computerisation'.