Translation guide
The English word 'constructor' can refer to a person or company that builds things, or to a special method in object-oriented programming. This guide covers both meanings.
To refer to someone or a company whose job is to construct buildings, roads, etc.
General term for a construction company or contractor. Commonly used in business and legal contexts.
その建設業者は新しい橋を建設中です。
The constructor is building a new bridge.
Specifically refers to a contractor that carries out the actual construction work. Often used in project contexts.
To refer to the constructor method that initializes an object in programming.
施工業者が現場で作業しています。
The constructor is working on site.
Focuses on building construction, especially houses and buildings. Slightly narrower than 建設業者.
建築業者に家のリフォームを依頼した。
I asked a constructor to renovate my house.
Literally 'construction company'. Used when referring to the corporate entity.
大手建設会社がプロジェクトを落札した。
A major constructor won the bid for the project.
The standard loanword used in programming contexts. Widely understood among developers.
このクラスのコンストラクタは引数を取ります。
The constructor of this class takes arguments.
A rare Japanese translation sometimes seen in older or very formal documentation. Not commonly used.
構築子はオブジェクトの初期化に使われる。
The constructor is used for object initialization.