Translation guide
The English word 'indexing' can refer to creating an index for a book, organizing data for quick retrieval, or adjusting financial values. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To express the act of compiling an alphabetical list of terms, names, or topics with page numbers for a book or document.
Standard phrase meaning 'to create an index'. Suitable for most contexts.
この本の索引を作成するのに一週間かかった。
It took a week to index this book.
Noun meaning 'indexing' as a process. Often used in technical or library contexts.
索引付けの作業は細心の注意が必要だ。
Indexing work requires meticulous attention.
Loanword version, common in IT or publishing industries.
インデックス作成の自動化ツールを導入した。
We introduced an automated indexing tool.
To express the process of structuring data to speed up searches, typically in computing.
The most common term in IT for database or search engine indexing.
データベースのインデックス作成により検索速度が向上した。
Indexing the database improved search speed.
Also used in computing, but slightly more formal or academic.
全文検索のために文書の索引付けを行う。
We index documents for full-text search.
Colloquial IT phrase meaning 'to create an index' on a database table.
このカラムにインデックスを張ってください。
Please index this column.
To express linking payments or values to a price index to account for inflation.
Standard phrase for applying indexation, especially for pensions or wages.
年金に物価スライド制を適用する。
We index pensions to inflation.
Loanword verb meaning 'to index' in financial contexts.
賃金を消費者物価指数にインデックス化する。
Wages are indexed to the consumer price index.
Means 'to make something linked to prices', a more descriptive alternative.
給付額を物価連動にする。
Benefits are indexed to prices.