コード
kōdo[ko̞ːdo̞]
The English word 'code' (meaning instructions for a computer) is expressed in Japanese as コード (kōdo). Wiktionary also lists 符号 (fugō).
Meaning: instructions for a computer (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| コード | kōdo | [ko̞ːdo̞] (narrow) |
| 符号 | fugō | [ɸɯ̟ɡo̞ː] (narrow) |
The term コード is a loanword used for programming code, product codes and general concepts like a 'dress code'. In formal Japanese contexts, the word プログラム (program) is often used synonymously with code.
Which one should you use?
コード is a loanword used for programming, product codes and general uses. In contrast, 符号 is a technical term used specifically for mathematical or technical codes consisting of symbols or signs.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
kōdo
Did you know?
- In Japanese fashion, the term コーデ (kōde), a shortened version of コード, is used specifically to describe a 'coordinated' outfit or a 'look'.
- In Japanese, the word コード can mean 'computer code', but it is also the exact same word used for a physical 'electrical cord'.
- If you ask for a コード in a music shop, you might receive a 'musical chord' instead of a 'product code', because the loanword コード also covers the English word 'chord'.
Examples in context
- 製品コードは何ですか？What's the product's code?This sentence is useful for asking about a product's コード.Tatoeba #4394171 by keita, translation #4393739 by Lepotdeterre
- ドレスコードはありますか？Is there a dress code?This sentence is useful for asking about a dress コード.Tatoeba #8973575 by small_snow, translation #319836 by CM
- どうして私が書いたコード、動かないの？Why is my code not working?This sentence is useful for asking why a written コード is not working.Tatoeba #10042609 by small_snow, translation #4694861 by PvtMarc
- 私はコーディングが得意です。I am good at coding.
- このソースコードは読みやすいですね。This source code is easy to read, isn't it?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At an office, Kenta shows Hiyori his programming work.
- 健太 Kentaこのコード、見てくれる？Kono kōdo, mite kureru?Can you look at this code?
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ。どこが問題なの？Ii yo. Doko ga mondai nano?Sure. Where is the problem?
- 健太 Kentaこの部分のコードが複雑なんだ。Kono bubun no kōdo ga fukuzatsu nanda.This part of the code is complex.
- 陽葵 Himariなるほど、一緒に直そう。Naruhodo, issho ni naosou.I see, let's fix it together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “code” translations and entries コード, 符号, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries コード, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
