Translation guide
The process of restoring systems, data, and operations after a disaster. In Japanese, this is often expressed with terms related to restoration, reconstruction, or business continuity.
IT disaster recovery
Most common term for IT/business contexts
Community reconstruction
For large-scale rebuilding after a disaster
Restoring IT systems, data, and business operations after a disaster
The most common term for disaster recovery in IT and business contexts. Focuses on restoring systems and data.
We need to develop a disaster recovery plan.
Business continuity, often used in the context of disaster recovery planning. Emphasizes maintaining operations.
Rebuilding infrastructure and communities after a natural disaster
Refers to the large-scale reconstruction and recovery of communities after a major disaster, such as an earthquake or tsunami.
The recovery of the disaster-stricken area will take a long time.
Restoration of services and infrastructure to their original state. Often used for utilities, transportation, etc.
Recovering lost or corrupted data after a system failure or disaster
復旧 (fukkyū) means restoring something to its original state, like fixing a road or power line. 復興 (fukkō) implies a broader, long-term reconstruction of a community or region, often involving economic and social recovery.
Electricity was restored quickly, but the town's reconstruction will likely take years.
Katakana loanword from English, commonly used in IT and business continuity planning. Often abbreviated as DR.
We conducted a disaster recovery test.
We are reviewing our business continuity plan (BCP).
道路の復旧作業が進んでいます。
Road restoration work is progressing.