Translation guide
The English word "granular" has two main uses: a literal meaning about small grains or particles, and a figurative meaning about fine detail or specificity. This guide focuses on the figurative sense, which is the most common challenge for learners.
Describing information, data, analysis, or control that is very detailed, specific, or broken down into small parts.
The most direct and common translation for 'granular' in the sense of detailed. It is a na-adjective.
より詳細なデータが必要です。
We need more granular data.
詳細な分析を行った。
We conducted a granular analysis.
Describing a substance or material that is made of or resembles small grains.
The standard technical term for 'granular' in a physical sense.
この物質は粒状です。
This substance is granular.
Literally 'fine-textured', this i-adjective is often used for meticulous, detailed attention or service. It can work for 'granular' when emphasizing careful, thorough detail.
きめ細かい対応が求められる。
A granular approach is required.
Means 'at a fine/detailed level'. Useful when you want to emphasize the level of granularity.
問題を細かいレベルで見ていく必要がある。
We need to look at the problem at a granular level.
Literally 'granular' in the physical sense of consisting of grains. Can be used metaphorically but is less common for the figurative meaning.
データを粒状に分解する。
Break down the data into granular pieces.
More specific term often used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts for granular forms.
顆粒状の薬を服用する。
Take the granular medicine.
Describes a rough, gritty, or granular texture. More colloquial than technical terms.
表面がざらざらしている。
The surface is granular.