Translation guide
The concept of maintaining and assuring the accuracy and consistency of data over its entire lifecycle. In Japanese, this is typically expressed using technical compound terms, often borrowed from English or constructed with kanji.
Maintaining data integrity is important.
Uses '整合性' (consistency/coherence). Emphasizes that data is consistent and free from contradiction. Very common in IT contexts.
Check the integrity of the database.
Katakana loanword from English. Used in technical fields, but may not be as immediately clear as the kanji terms to all audiences.
We need to ensure data integrity.
Focusing on data being free from errors or corruption.
Data being intact and not missing parts.
Same as 'データ完全性' but with particle 'の'. Emphasizes the state of being complete.
Restore data integrity from backup.
Data being protected from unauthorized modification.
整合性 (consistency) is about logical coherence, 完全性 (completeness) is about nothing missing, and 正確性 (accuracy) is about being error-free. In many IT contexts, 'データの整合性' is the most common translation for 'data integrity' when referring to database constraints.
integrity constraint
Do not translate 'integrity' as 正直 (honesty) or 高潔 (moral integrity). These refer to personal character, not data.
This system improves data integrity (reliability).
Data integrity (preservation) is the responsibility of the company.