Translation guide
The English word 'increment' refers to a small increase or a step in a series of increases. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the best translation depends on context. Common options include 増加 (increase), 増分 (amount of increase), and 刻み (step/interval). For technical contexts like programming, インクリメント is used.
To express a small increase in amount, value, or level.
A general noun meaning 'increase'. Often used with する to mean 'to increase'. Suitable for formal and written contexts.
The population increment continues.
Specifically refers to the amount or portion of an increase. Common in technical or mathematical contexts.
Calculate the monthly increment.
Refers to an increase in an amount of money, such as a budget or salary.
A budget increment was approved.
To refer to a discrete step in a series of increases, such as in a scale or measurement.
Means 'step' or 'increment' in the sense of a small division or interval. Often used in phrases like 刻み幅 (step size).
Set the temperature in 1-degree increments.
Means 'stage' or 'step', often used for gradual increases in levels or phases.
To increase a variable by a fixed amount, typically 1, in programming contexts.
To refer to a periodic raise in pay.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'increment'. Using インクリメント outside of programming will sound unnatural. Choose the word that fits the specific context.
給料が段階的に上がる。
The salary increases in increments.
Increment the counter by 1.
The union demanded a pay increment.