Translation guide
A macroprocessor is a tool that processes macros—text substitution patterns—to generate output. This concept is technical and niche in Japanese, typically expressed with borrowed terms or descriptive phrases.
The most direct way to refer to a macroprocessor in technical contexts.
The standard borrowed term from English, widely understood in computing.
このマクロプロセッサはC言語のソースコードを処理します。
This macroprocessor processes C language source code.
A more descriptive term meaning 'macro processing system', used in academic or technical writing.
When you need to explain what a macroprocessor does rather than just naming it.
Literally 'a program that expands macros', a clear and natural description.
このツールはマクロを展開するプログラムです。
This tool is a macroprocessor.
In most technical conversations, simply using マクロプロセッサ is sufficient. If the audience is not familiar with the term, a brief explanation like マクロを展開するプログラム can be added.
マクロ処理系の設計について議論した。
We discussed the design of the macroprocessor.
An alternative spelling with a long vowel mark, less common but seen in some older texts.
マクロプロセッサーの実装例を紹介する。
We present an implementation example of a macroprocessor.
Means 'software that performs macro substitution', slightly more formal.
マクロ置換を行うソフトウェアを開発した。
We developed a macroprocessor.