Translation guide
The English word 'graph' can refer to a visual representation of data (chart) or a mathematical structure of nodes and edges. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese term based on context.
To refer to a visual representation of numerical data, such as a line graph, bar chart, or pie chart.
The most common and general term for any data chart. Used in everyday and business contexts.
このグラフは売上の推移を示しています。
This graph shows the sales trend.
A more formal term for charts and diagrams, often used in reports or academic papers.
図表1を参照してください。
Please refer to Chart 1.
Commonly used for financial or stock charts, but also for general charts in some contexts.
株価チャートを分析する。
Analyze the stock chart.
To refer to a structure in mathematics or computer science consisting of vertices connected by edges.
In mathematics and computer science, 'グラフ' is the standard term for a graph (network of nodes). Context distinguishes it from a data chart.
このグラフは5つの頂点と7つの辺を持つ。
This graph has five vertices and seven edges.
The field of graph theory. Use this when referring to the academic discipline.
To express the action of creating a graph or chart.
Literally 'draw a graph'. The most natural way to say 'to graph something'.
データをグラフに描いてください。
Please graph the data.
A more technical verb meaning 'to graph' or 'to chart'. Common in business or IT contexts.
このデータをグラフ化してください。
Please graph this data.
The English word 'graph' sounds similar to 'graft', but they are unrelated. In Japanese, 'graft' (as in surgery or corruption) is 移植 (いしょく) or 汚職 (おしょく).
グラフ理論はコンピュータサイエンスで重要です。
Graph theory is important in computer science.