Translation guide
The concept of redundancy in English covers several distinct ideas: unnecessary repetition, having a backup system, and being laid off from a job. This guide helps learners express each of these naturally in Japanese.
Expressing that words, information, or actions are needlessly repeated.
A formal or written term meaning verbosity or redundancy in expression. Often used in technical or editorial contexts.
この文章は冗長だ。
This writing is redundant.
Means 'overlapping' or 'duplicated.' Commonly used for redundant information or data.
その情報は重複しているので削除してください。
That information is redundant, so please delete it.
An adjective meaning 'wordy,' 'repetitive,' or 'long-winded.' Often used in casual speech to criticize someone's way of talking.
彼の説明はいつもくどい。
His explanations are always redundant.
Means 'surplus' or 'excess.' Can be used for redundancy in a more abstract or quantitative sense, but less common for language.
システムに余剰なデータが含まれている。
The system contains redundant data.
Expressing that extra components or plans exist in case of failure.
The standard technical term for redundancy in engineering, IT, and systems. Implies having backup components.
このサーバーには冗長性がある。
This server has redundancy.
Means 'spare' or 'reserve.' Used for physical items or personnel kept as backup.
予備の部品があります。
We have redundant parts.
Expressing that someone has been made redundant from their employment.
The general term for being dismissed or fired. Covers redundancy as a reason, but does not specify it.
彼は会社の業績悪化で解雇された。
He was made redundant due to the company's poor performance.
Specifically means being laid off due to workforce reduction or restructuring. Closer to 'redundancy' in the UK sense.
人員整理で解雇された。
I was made redundant.
A common colloquial term derived from 'restructuring.' Often implies being laid off due to corporate downsizing.
父がリストラされた。
My father was made redundant.
The English phrase 'made redundant' does not translate directly to 冗長. Use the job-loss expressions above instead.
The loanword 'backup' is widely understood and used for data or system redundancy.
データのバックアップを取ってください。
Please make a backup of the data.