Translation guide
The act of inserting something between other things or parts, especially in mathematics, computing, or text. This guide covers how to express 'interpolation' in Japanese, focusing on common technical and everyday uses.
Estimating values between known data points.
Standard technical term for interpolation in mathematics, computer graphics, and signal processing.
I calculated the value using linear interpolation.
More formal or academic term for interpolation, often used in statistics or numerical analysis.
Estimate missing values by interpolation of the data.
Inserting words or phrases into a text.
Inserting a remark or comment into a conversation.
Placing something between other things physically.
補間 is the most common term for interpolation in technical fields. 内挿 is more formal and often used in academic papers. In everyday tech contexts, 補間 is preferred.
Perform image interpolation processing.
Do not directly translate 'interpolation' as インターポレーション unless in a very specific technical context where the loanword is established. Use 補間 or 内挿 instead.
I added a comment to the report.
彼女は一言意見を差し挟んだ。
She interposed a brief opinion.
カードを差し込んでください。
Please insert the card.