Translation guide
The process of removing software from a device. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with the noun アンインストール or the verb アンインストールする. The concept is straightforward, but learners should be aware of the common loanword usage and the more formal native Japanese alternative.
To express the action or process of removing a program or application from a computer or device.
The most common and natural way to say 'uninstallation' in Japanese. It is a loanword from English and is widely understood in tech contexts.
Please tell me how to uninstall the app.
The uninstallation is complete.
The verb form meaning 'to uninstall'. Used in the same way as the noun, but as a suru-verb.
I want to uninstall this software.
I uninstalled the antivirus software.
A native Japanese word meaning 'deletion' or 'removal'. It can be used for uninstallation, but is broader and may refer to deleting files or data. In software contexts, it is often used in menus or formal documentation.
We will perform the removal of the program.
I cannot uninstall the application.
The verb form of 削除. It is used for uninstalling, but also for deleting files. It is slightly more formal than アンインストールする.
Delete unnecessary apps.
Is it okay to uninstall this program?
A compound meaning 'uninstallation work' or 'uninstallation procedure'. Used in technical manuals or IT support contexts.
Administrator privileges are required for the uninstallation procedure.
アンインストール specifically means removing a program or application, while 削除 is a general term for deletion that can apply to files, data, or programs. In software menus, 削除 is often used for uninstallation, but アンインストール is more precise and common in everyday speech.
uninstall an app
delete a file
In casual conversation, you can simply say アンインストールする. It is a regular suru-verb and follows standard conjugation patterns. For example, アンインストールした (uninstalled), アンインストールしている (is uninstalling), アンインストールできる (can uninstall).
The uninstallation failed.
Please uninstall the old version first.