Translation guide
The English word "discrete" means individually separate and distinct. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 別個の (bekko no), but depending on context, other terms like 離散的な (risanteki na) in mathematics or 個別の (kobetsu no) for individual items may be more appropriate.
Describing things that are individually separate, not connected or continuous.
The most direct and common translation for 'discrete' in general contexts, meaning separate or distinct.
これらは別個の問題です。
These are discrete issues.
Emphasizes individuality, often used for items or cases considered one by one.
個別のケースについて検討します。
We will examine each discrete case.
Common in spoken Japanese, meaning separate or different.
それらは別々の出来事だ。
Those are discrete events.
Used in technical contexts to describe data, variables, or structures that are separate and not forming a continuum.
The standard term in mathematics and computer science for 'discrete', as in discrete mathematics.
離散的なデータを分析する。
Analyze discrete data.
Means discontinuous, often used in physics or engineering.
信号は不連続の値をとる。
The signal takes discrete values.
Describing a whole that is made up of clearly separate elements.
A phrase meaning 'consisting of individual elements', useful when describing a system or structure.
このシステムは個々の要素からなる。
This system is composed of discrete components.
The English word 'discrete' (separate) is often confused with 'discreet' (careful, prudent). In Japanese, 'discreet' is translated as 慎重な (しんちょうな) or 控えめな (ひかえめな). Be careful not to mix them up.