Translation guide
A key that establishes a relationship between records in a database, often used in technical contexts. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with compound nouns or descriptive phrases.
A key that links two tables or datasets based on a common attribute.
Standard term for 'foreign key' in relational databases. Often used when the relative key is a foreign key.
A key that is relative to something else, such as a comparative reference point.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'relative key', used when explaining the concept in non-technical terms.
この値は相対的なキーとして機能します。
This value functions as a relative key.
Directly translating 'relative key' as 相対キー (そうたいキー) is not standard and may cause confusion. Use established database terms or descriptive phrases instead.
このテーブルには外部キーが設定されています。
A foreign key is set on this table.
General term for a key that relates records, not necessarily a formal foreign key constraint.
関連キーを使ってテーブルを結合します。
Join tables using a relative key.
Less common, sometimes used in older documentation or specific frameworks.
リレーションキーを定義してください。
Please define the relation key.
More explicit phrase: 'a key that serves as a basis for comparison'.
比較の基準となるキーを選んでください。
Please select a key that serves as a basis for comparison.