Translation guide
A margin of safety or a multiplier applied to ensure safety in engineering, design, or planning.
A factor applied to account for uncertainties in load, material strength, or other variables to ensure safety.
The standard term for 'safety factor' in engineering contexts, referring to the ratio of ultimate strength to allowable stress.
An extra amount or buffer included to ensure safety in non-engineering contexts, such as time, resources, or planning.
A common phrase meaning 'to allow a margin' or 'to build in extra room', used for time, budget, etc.
A safety factor is taken into account in the design of this bridge.
Also means 'safety factor', often used interchangeably with 安全率, but can imply a coefficient rather than a ratio.
Set the safety factor higher.
Please allow a safety margin in the schedule.
A loanword from English 'safety margin', used in business or technical contexts.
Add a safety margin to the budget.
Means 'margin', 'allowance', or 'room', often used in phrases like 時間の余裕 (time margin).
Act with a time margin.