Translation guide
The English word "simplex" is primarily a technical term in mathematics, computing, and linguistics. It refers to a fundamental geometric shape, a one-way communication mode, or a simple linguistic form. This guide covers how to express these concepts in Japanese.
The simplest polytope in a given dimension, e.g., a triangle in 2D, a tetrahedron in 3D.
Standard mathematical term for a simplex.
An n-dimensional simplex has n+1 vertices.
Katakana loanword, common in academic contexts.
The simplex method is an algorithm for solving linear programming problems.
A one-way communication channel where data flows in only one direction.
Literally 'one-way communication', used in technical contexts.
This system only supports simplex communication.
Katakana term, often used in engineering.
Abbreviation of 単方向通信, used in radio communication.
In simplex mode, you cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
A word that is not compound or derived; a simple, monomorphemic word.
The Japanese translation of "simplex" depends heavily on the field. In mathematics, 単体 is standard; in computing, 単方向通信 or シンプレックス通信; in linguistics, 単純語. When in doubt, use the katakana シンプレックス and clarify the domain.
In simplex communication, data is sent unidirectionally from transmitter to receiver.