Translation guide
The English word 'project' can refer to a planned undertaking, a school assignment, or the act of sticking out or planning. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each meaning.
A piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose.
The most common and direct equivalent for 'project' in business, technology, and general contexts. A loanword from English.
We will start a new project.
Means 'plan' or 'project'. Often used for more concrete, detailed plans or schemes. Can sound more formal than プロジェクト.
This project is scheduled to be completed next year.
Refers to a large-scale enterprise, undertaking, or business project. Often used in economic or public contexts.
The project is supported by the government.
A piece of school work that involves detailed study of a subject over a period of time.
Commonly used for school assignments, including projects. It implies a task or problem to be solved.
The summer project was tough.
Means 'research' or 'study'. Used for more in-depth school projects, especially in higher grades or university.
Also used in educational settings, especially for group projects or when the English term is preferred.
To extend beyond or hang over a surface.
To calculate or plan something for the future.
Transitive verb meaning 'to plan'. Used for making plans or projects.
We are projecting next year's budget.
Means 'to estimate' or 'to project' figures, costs, etc. Often used in business contexts.
Means 'to predict' or 'to forecast'. Used for projecting trends or outcomes.
To cause light, a shadow, or an image to appear on a surface.
To try to make other people have a particular idea about you.
Pattern meaning 'to present oneself as...'. Fill in the blank with an adjective or noun.
He is trying to project an image of confidence.
Means 'to give an impression'. Used when projecting a certain image or feeling.
歴史の研究を発表しました。
I presented my history project.
We made a movie for our group project.
バルコニーが通りに張り出している。
The balcony projects over the street.
売上を来月までに見積もります。
We will project the sales by next month.
Experts are projecting economic growth.
She projects a calm image.