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.
This writing is redundant.
Means 'overlapping' or 'duplicated.' Commonly used for redundant information or data.
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.
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.
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.
This server has redundancy.
Means 'spare' or 'reserve.' Used for physical items or personnel kept as backup.
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.
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.
A common colloquial term derived from 'restructuring.' Often implies being laid off due to corporate downsizing.
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.
Please make a backup of the data.
We have redundant parts.
I was made redundant.