Translation guide
The arrangement or set-up of parts, settings, or elements in a system, device, or abstract structure.
Describing how components are physically arranged or laid out.
Refers to the composition or makeup of something, often used for physical or organizational structures.
The configuration of this machine is complex.
Emphasizes the placement or arrangement of items in a space.
I changed the configuration of the furniture.
Loanword from English, commonly used for design layouts, especially in publishing or interior design.
Adjust the configuration of the website layout.
Referring to adjustable options in software, devices, or technical systems.
The standard term for settings or configuration in software, devices, and systems.
Please check the printer configuration.
Abbreviation of 'configuration', used in IT contexts. Often seen in technical documentation or among developers.
Edit the configuration file.
Describing the way abstract components are organized, such as in a system, organization, or concept.
Refers to the overall structure or framework, often used for abstract or complex systems.
We need to review the configuration of the organization.
Focuses on the form or shape of a configuration, often used in biology or formal contexts.
Describing how people are positioned or organized, such as seating or team formation.
設定 (せってい) is for adjustable settings (software, devices), while 構成 (こうせい) is for the composition or makeup of something (physical or abstract). Use 設定 for configuration menus, and 構成 for describing how parts are put together.
Change the Wi-Fi configuration.
Think about the team configuration.
English 'configuration' is broad. In Japanese, choose the word based on context: 設定 for settings, 構成 for composition, 配置 for layout. Using コンフィグレーション is rare and sounds overly technical.
You can change the language from the app's configuration.
細胞の形態を観察する。
Observe the configuration of the cells.
Decide on the configuration of staff.