Translation guide
The English word 'rerun' can refer to a repeat broadcast of a TV show, a repeated event or performance, or the act of running a program or process again. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To refer to a television program or movie that is being shown again.
The standard term for a rerun of a TV program or film. Used as a noun.
There's a rerun of that drama tonight.
The verb form meaning 'to rerun' or 'to rebroadcast' a program.
The station plans to rerun that program next week.
Used for a repeat performance of a play, concert, or stage production, not typically for TV.
Due to popular demand, a rerun of the stage play has been decided.
To describe an event, situation, or performance that happens again, often with a negative connotation.
Means 'repetition' or 'repeat'. Can be used for events that happen again, often implying an undesirable recurrence.
I want to avoid a rerun of the same mistake.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'a repeat of someone else's failure' or 'the same unfortunate outcome'. Often used in warnings.
Specifically for the recurrence of a problem, illness, or incident. Not for neutral repetition.
To execute a computer program, test, or calculation a second time.
The standard technical term for 'rerun' in computing contexts. Literally 're-execute'.
An error occurred, so please rerun the program.
A more casual, non-technical way to say 'run again'. Suitable for everyday instructions.
Specifically for recalculating or rerunning a computation, often in spreadsheets or simulations.
The English word 'rerun' cannot be directly translated into a single Japanese word that covers all meanings. Always choose the expression based on the specific context (TV, events, computing).
彼の二の舞を演じないように気をつけて。
Be careful not to have a rerun of his failure.
事故の再発を防ぐための対策を講じた。
We took measures to prevent a rerun of the accident.
Try rerunning the test.
If you change the values, a rerun of the calculation is necessary.