Translation guide
The English word 'spreadsheet' refers to a digital document for organizing data in rows and columns, or the software used to create it. In Japanese, the loanword スプレッドシート is widely understood, but there are also native terms and contextual expressions.
Referring to a spreadsheet file or the concept of a spreadsheet in software like Excel or Google Sheets.
The most common and direct loanword for 'spreadsheet'. Used in both casual and professional contexts.
Please share this spreadsheet.
I'm organizing data in a spreadsheet.
Literally 'table calculation software'. A more technical term, often used to refer to spreadsheet applications as a category.
Using spreadsheet software makes complex calculations easy.
Abbreviation of スプレッドシート, common in casual online communication, especially when referring to Google Sheets.
Send me the link to the spreadsheet.
Referring to a paper-based spreadsheet, ledger, or accounting sheet.
Emphasizing the file aspect, such as when attaching or sending a spreadsheet.
Literally 'spreadsheet file'. Clear and unambiguous when referring to the file itself.
I attached the spreadsheet file to the email.
Specifically an Excel file. Very common in business settings, even if the file is not actually Excel.
Use only when the file is indeed an Excel file or when the brand is genericized in context.
I'll send the Excel file.
スプレッドシート is the default in everyday conversation. 表計算ソフト sounds more technical and is often used in written descriptions or when discussing software categories.
経費の計算書を作成してください。
Please prepare an expense spreadsheet.