Translation guide
The English word 'transaction' covers a range of meanings from business deals and financial operations to interactions and computer processes. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on the specific context.
Refers to a single instance of buying, selling, or a business agreement.
The most common and general term for a business transaction, deal, or trading. Covers both the act and the relationship.
この取引は来月完了する予定です。
This transaction is scheduled to be completed next month.
彼とは長年の取引がある。
We have had business dealings with him for many years.
Specifically commercial transactions; emphasizes the commercial nature. Common in legal or formal contexts.
商取引に関する法律を遵守してください。
Please comply with laws regarding commercial transactions.
Specifically buying and selling; a transaction of goods. Often used in contracts or real estate.
不動産の売買契約を結んだ。
We signed a real estate purchase and sale agreement.
Transaction volume or amount; used in financial or business reporting.
今月の取引高は前年比で増加した。
This month's transaction volume increased compared to last year.
A single instance of moving money, such as a deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment.
Also used for financial transactions. Context makes it clear.
口座の取引明細を確認してください。
Please check your account transaction history.
Specifically a bank transfer or wire transfer. Very common in daily life.
Settlement of a payment; completing a financial transaction, often used in e-commerce or credit card contexts.
Deposits and withdrawals; often used in banking contexts to refer to the flow of money.
A communication or social exchange, often in a formal or business setting.
Exchange of words, messages, or items; interaction. Very natural for conversations, emails, etc.
メールのやり取りを続けましょう。
Let's continue our email exchange.
彼とのやり取りはいつも楽しい。
Interactions with him are always enjoyable.
Dealing with people, especially in customer service or reception. Implies a formal or polite interaction.
Exchange, interchange, cultural or social interaction. Broader than a single transaction.
A unit of work performed within a database management system.
The direct loanword used in IT contexts. Universally understood among tech professionals.
トランザクション処理が失敗しました。
Transaction processing failed.
Sometimes used in translated technical documents, but 'トランザクション' is far more common.
While 取引 can mean 'dealings,' it often implies a business or financial context. For casual conversations or message exchanges, use やり取り instead.
友達とのやり取り
exchanges with a friend
In software and database contexts, the loanword トランザクション is standard. Using 取引 may sound unnatural or overly translated.
振込手数料はいくらですか？
How much is the transfer fee?
クレジットカードで決済できますか？
Can I pay by credit card?
入出金の記録を残してください。
Please keep a record of deposits and withdrawals.
電話応対のマナーを学ぶ。
Learn telephone etiquette.
国際交流を深める。
Deepen international exchange.
データベースの取引ログを確認する。
Check the database transaction log.