変換する
The English verb "convert" is translated into Japanese as 変換する.
変換する is a common and general translation for "convert" used in contexts such as converting units, file formats or currencies.
Meaning: transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun part 変換 consists of 変 (change) and 換 (exchange/replace).
Which one should you use?
While 変換する is used for technical transformations (like data or units), 変える is a more general verb used for changing colors, plans or physical objects. Additionally, the term 換算する is often used when talking about converting currency or units of measurement.
Did you know?
- While 変換する is used for data, Japanese has a completely different word, 改宗する, specifically for converting one's religion.
- In the digital age, 変換 is most commonly encountered by students as the process of converting phonetic 'kana' into 'kanji' characters while typing on a keyboard.
- The character 変 is a 'radical' that appears in many words related to instability or strangeness, such as 大変 ('terrible' or 'very'), which literally means 'great change'.
Examples in context
- 私はドルを円に変換したいです。I want to convert dollars to yen.
- 彼は自分の考え方を転換しました。He converted his way of thinking.
- このアプリはドルを円に換算してくれます。This app converts dollars to yen.
- エネルギーを再生可能なものに変えることが重要です。It is important to convert energy to renewable sources.
- 単位を変換するTo convert units
- 形式を変換するTo convert formats
- ファイルをPDFに変換する。Fairu o PDF ni henkan suru.Convert the file into a PDF.
- 通貨を円に変換する。Tsuka o en ni henkan suru.Convert the currency into yen.
- データを別の形式に変換する。Dēta o betsu no keishiki ni henkan suru.Convert the data into another format.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are working together on a computer task.
- 美咲 Misakiこの画像をどうすればいい？Kono gazō o dō sureba ii?What should I do with this image?
- 蓮 RenJPEGに変換するんだ。JPEG ni henkan suru n da.Convert it into a JPEG.
- 美咲 Misakiわかった、やってみるね。Wakatta, yatte miru ne.Okay, I'll try it.
- 蓮 Ren美咲さん、ありがとう。Misaki-san, arigatō.Thanks, Misaki.
