Translation guide
The English word 'sequencing' refers to putting things in order or determining the order of steps, events, or components. This guide covers how to express this concept naturally in Japanese, from everyday ordering to technical contexts.
To describe the act of arranging items, events, or steps in a particular order.
The most direct and common translation for 'sequencing' as a noun meaning the act of ordering. Used in both everyday and technical contexts.
タスクの順序付けが重要です。
Sequencing of tasks is important.
Literally 'rearranging', often used when sorting or reordering items. Implies changing an existing order.
カードを正しい順番に並べ替えてください。
Please sequence the cards in the correct order.
A common phrase meaning 'to line up in order'. More concrete and action-oriented than 順序付け.
写真を時系列で順番に並べた。
I sequenced the photos in chronological order.
In scientific or technical contexts, to determine the sequence of components, such as genes or amino acids.
Standard term for 'sequencing' in biology, especially DNA sequencing. Literally 'sequence determination'.
DNAの配列決定技術は急速に進歩している。
DNA sequencing technology is advancing rapidly.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical fields. Often combined with other terms like ゲノムシーケンシング.
次世代シーケンシングはコストを大幅に削減した。
Next-generation sequencing has significantly reduced costs.
To refer to the sequence or order in which events occur or steps are performed.
General word for 'order' or 'sequence'. Often used in phrases like 作業の順序 (work sequence).
作業の順序を間違えないでください。
Please don't get the sequencing of the work wrong.
Refers to a procedure or steps. Often implies a prescribed sequence of actions.
Loanword used in technical or musical contexts, such as MIDI sequencing or control sequences.
In education, arranging events or pictures in logical order to understand narrative or process.
Verb meaning 'to put in order' or 'to sequence logically'. Often used in educational contexts.
子供たちは物語を順序立てて話す練習をした。
The children practiced sequencing the story.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'activity of arranging in order', used in teaching materials.
絵カードを順番に並べる活動は、論理的思考を育てます。
Picture sequencing activities develop logical thinking.
順序 (じゅんじょ) is the abstract concept of order or sequence. 手順 (てじゅん) refers to a set of steps or procedure, often with a practical goal. 順番 (じゅんばん) is more about turn or the order in a queue. For 'sequencing' as an action, 順序付け is most precise.
English often uses '-ing' forms as nouns. In Japanese, simply using the verb stem or adding こと is not always natural. Use established nouns like 順序付け or 配列決定 instead of trying to force a gerund form.
Please assemble in the correct sequence.
This synthesizer has a sequencing function.