Translation guide
A mathematical or physical process where a path consists of a succession of random steps. In Japanese, this is typically expressed using the direct loanword or a native phrase describing aimless wandering.
A stochastic process describing a path of random steps, used in mathematics, physics, and finance.
The standard loanword used in academic and technical contexts. Widely understood in fields like mathematics, physics, and economics.
株価の変動はランダムウォークに従うとされる。
Stock price fluctuations are said to follow a random walk.
Moving or traveling without a fixed destination, often in a leisurely or purposeless manner.
A natural phrase meaning 'to walk aimlessly'. Captures the sense of wandering without a goal.
彼は街をあてもなく歩いた。
He took a random walk through the city.
Directly translating 'random walk' as ランダムな散歩 sounds unnatural. Use the phrases provided for casual wandering, and reserve ランダムウォーク for technical contexts.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'drunken walk', used in some mathematical texts. Less common than the loanword but still encountered.
酔歩モデルは物理学でも用いられる。
The random walk model is also used in physics.
A less common translation, literally 'disordered walk'. Rarely used; may be found in older or highly specialized literature.
乱歩過程の解析は複雑である。
Analysis of random walk processes is complex.
Means 'to stroll' or 'to wander about' casually. Conveys a relaxed, random walk.
休日は公園をぶらぶら歩くのが好きだ。
On my days off, I like to take a random walk in the park.
A slightly more formal term for 'taking a walk' or 'strolling', often implying a leisurely exploration without a strict route.
古い町並みを散策するのは楽しい。
It's enjoyable to take a random walk through the old townscape.