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.
We need more granular data.
Describing a substance or material that is made of or resembles small grains.
The standard technical term for 'granular' in a physical sense.
詳細な分析を行った。
We conducted a granular analysis.
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.
A granular approach is required.
Means 'at a fine/detailed level'. Useful when you want to emphasize the level of granularity.
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.
Break down the data into granular pieces.
This substance is granular.
More specific term often used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts for granular forms.
Take the granular medicine.
Describes a rough, gritty, or granular texture. More colloquial than technical terms.
The surface is granular.