Translation guide
The English word "formulation" covers several distinct concepts: creating a plan or theory, expressing an idea in words, and preparing a product according to a recipe. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese equivalents for each.
To express the act of devising or developing a systematic plan, policy, theory, or strategy.
Used for formulating policies, plans, or strategies, often in formal or business contexts.
新たな経営戦略の策定に着手した。
We began the formulation of a new management strategy.
Refers to planning or drafting a proposal, plan, or project. Common in business and administrative settings.
プロジェクトの立案段階で問題が発生した。
Problems arose during the formulation stage of the project.
Emphasizes building or constructing a system, theory, or framework.
理論の構築には長年の研究が必要だ。
The formulation of a theory requires years of research.
General term for creating or preparing documents, plans, or materials. Less formal than 策定.
計画書の作成を急いでいる。
We are rushing the formulation of the plan document.
To convey the act of putting thoughts or concepts into precise words or statements.
Means formalizing an idea into a clear, often logical or mathematical, expression. Used in academic or technical contexts.
この理論を定式化するのは難しい。
It is difficult to formulate this theory.
A natural, everyday phrase meaning 'to put into words'. Suitable for expressing feelings or vague ideas.
自分の気持ちをうまく言葉にできない。
I can't formulate my feelings well.
Refers to expression or phrasing. Often used as a noun meaning 'the way something is expressed'.
Means 'wording' or 'turn of phrase'. Focuses on the specific choice of words.
To describe the process of mixing or combining ingredients to create a product, especially in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or food science.
Specifically means compounding or mixing ingredients according to a formula, used in pharmacy and chemistry.
薬剤師が薬を調合する。
The pharmacist formulates the medicine.
Refers to blending or combining ingredients in specific proportions, common in manufacturing and food science.
Primarily means 'prescription', but can refer to the formulation of a medical preparation.
The English word 'formulation' is broad and abstract. Directly translating it as フォーミュレーション is rarely natural. Always choose a Japanese word that matches the specific context: planning, wording, or mixing.
彼の考えの表現は明確だ。
His formulation of ideas is clear.
その言い回しは誤解を招く。
That formulation is misleading.
この化粧品の配合は企業秘密だ。
The formulation of this cosmetic is a trade secret.
We improved the formulation of this drug.