Translation guide
A self-contained unit or component, often part of a larger system. In Japanese, the translation depends on whether you mean a physical module, a software module, an educational module, or a modular concept.
モジュール
software module
A self-contained piece of code or a library that performs a specific function.
The most common and direct loanword for 'module' in software contexts. Widely understood.
このモジュールをインポートしてください。
Please import this module.
Pythonには便利なモジュールがたくさんあります。
Python has many useful modules.
Literally 'part' or 'component'. Used when emphasizing that the module is a replaceable piece of a larger software system.
このシステムは複数のソフトウェア部品で構成されています。
This system is composed of multiple software modules.
A detachable or replaceable physical unit, such as in electronics, machinery, or furniture.
Also used for physical modules, especially in tech or engineering contexts.
このプリンターの給紙モジュールが故障しました。
The paper feed module of this printer has broken.
Often used for a self-contained physical unit, like an air conditioning unit or a kitchen unit.
Used for building-block style modules, like in construction toys or modular architecture.
A unit of study or a section of a course.
Commonly used in e-learning and university contexts.
このコースは5つのモジュールで構成されています。
This course consists of five modules.
A 'teaching unit' or 'learning unit', often used in school curricula.
Means 'subject' or 'course', but can sometimes be used for a module within a larger program.
Referring to the idea of something being modular or a component of a larger whole.
Means 'modularization'. Use this to talk about making something modular.
システムのモジュール化を進めています。
We are promoting the modularization of the system.
Means 'modular type' or 'modular system'. Used as an adjective.
モジュール式の家具は引っ越しに便利です。
Modular furniture is convenient for moving.
While モジュール is widely understood, in some contexts a more specific Japanese word (like 部品 for a physical part or 単元 for a study unit) sounds more natural. Use モジュール when the modular aspect is key, or in tech/engineering fields.
この部品を交換してください。
Please replace this module (physical part).
この棚はモジュール式のユニットでできています。
This shelf is made of modular units.
レゴブロックを組み合わせてモジュールを作る。
Combine Lego blocks to make a module.
次の単元は江戸時代についてです。
The next module is about the Edo period.
This subject is a compulsory module.
A formal term meaning 'constituent element' or 'component'. Used in abstract or technical descriptions.
各モジュールはシステムの構成要素です。
Each module is a component of the system.