Translation guide
The English word 'localized' can refer to something being restricted to a specific area, adapted for a local market, or found in a particular place. This guide covers how to express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Describing something that is limited to or concentrated in a particular place, such as a disease, problem, or phenomenon.
A common adjective meaning 'localized' in the sense of being limited to a specific part or area. Often used in medical, technical, or formal contexts.
この病気は局所的な感染です。
This disease is a localized infection.
A more technical term, often used in medicine to mean 'localized' or 'circumscribed'. It implies something is confined to a limited area.
腫瘍は限局している。
The tumor is localized.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'limited to a specific region'. Useful when emphasizing geographical restriction.
その問題は特定の地域に限られています。
The problem is localized to a specific area.
Referring to content, software, or products that have been translated or culturally adapted for a specific locale.
The direct loanword from English, commonly used in business and tech contexts. It means 'localized' as in adapted for a local market.
このアプリは日本語にローカライズされています。
This app has been localized into Japanese.
A more Japanese-sounding term for 'localized', often used for adapting products or services to local conditions.
メニューは現地化されています。
The menu has been localized.
Means 'region-specific' or 'adapted for the region'. Often used in marketing or product descriptions.
地域対応のウェブサイトを立ち上げました。
We launched a localized website.
Indicating that something is situated or occurs in a specific location, often used in anatomy or geography.
A versatile pattern meaning 'to be located in/at'. Replace ～ with the location.
痛みは腹部に位置しています。
The pain is localized in the abdomen.
Means 'to be limited to ~'. Emphasizes that something is confined to a specific area.
被害はこの地域に限定されている。
The damage is localized to this area.
局所的 (きょくしょてき) is the more common term for 'localized' in general contexts. 限局的 (げんきょくてき) is more technical and often used in medical fields to mean 'circumscribed' or 'focal'.
局所的な対策が必要だ。
Localized measures are necessary.
限局的な病変が見つかった。
A localized lesion was found.
The loanword ローカライズ is widely understood in IT and business, but in everyday conversation, it's often clearer to use phrases like 日本語版 (にほんごばん, Japanese version) or 現地仕様 (げんちしよう, local specifications) depending on context.
そのソフトウェアは日本市場向けにローカライズされています。
The software has been localized for the Japanese market.
感染は傷口に限局しています。
The infection is localized to the wound.