モジュール
mojūru[mo̞ʑɨːɾɯ̟]
The English word 'module' is expressed in Japanese as モジュール (mojūru).
モジュール is a borrowed word that directly represents the English term 'module' and is often used in formal technical or scientific contexts. The word 部品 primarily means 'component' or 'part' but can also refer to a module in engineering or manufacturing contexts. The term パーツ primarily means 'parts' or 'components' but can refer to a module in informal speech, such as in gaming or DIY.
Meaning: self-contained component of a system (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Adding the suffix 化 (ka) to the word creates the noun for 'modularization', モジュール化.
How do you pronounce it?
mojūru
Did you know?
- In Japanese architecture, a traditional module called ken is used to standardize the spacing of columns and the size of tatami mats. This indigenous system of modularity existed long before the English word モジュール was borrowed.
- While モジュール is used in technical fields, Japanese people often use the word ユニット (unit) to describe a physical modular component, such as a prefabricated bathroom module in an apartment.
- The suffix 化 (ka) used in モジュール化 is a powerful linguistic tool that can turn almost any noun into a process of 'becoming' or 'transforming' into that thing.
Examples in context
- このモジュールを使用すると、エンターキーでイベントを生成することができます。With this module you can make the Enter key generate an event.This sentence shows how to use モジュール to describe a functional component that can generate an event.Tatoeba #451815 by blay_paul, translation #451816 by blay_paul
- すみません、このモジュールはどこにありますか？Excuse me, where is this module located?
- プロジェクトのモジュラー化を進めることで、効率を上げられます。Increasing modularity in the project can improve efficiency.
- 新しいモジュールを追加しました。Atarashii mojūru o tsuika shimashita.I added a new module.
- このモジュールは非常に軽量です。Kono mojūru wa hijō ni keiryō desu.This module is very lightweight.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing software development.
- 結衣 Yui健太さん、このモジュールは完成しましたか？Kenta-san, kono mojūru wa kansei shimashita ka?Kenta, is this module finished?
- 健太 Kentaはい、結衣さん。テストも終わりました。Hai, Yui-san. Tesuto mo owarimashita.Yes, Yui. The tests are also finished.
- 結衣 Yui助かります。すぐに統合しましょう。Tasukarimasu. Sugu ni tōgō shimashō.That helps. Let's integrate it immediately.
- 健太 Kentaわかりました。準備しますね。Wakarimashita. Junbi shimasu ne.Understood. I'll get it ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “module” translations and entries モジュール, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
