English–Japanese

“compression” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiasshuku

Example

大きなファイルを圧縮します。ō ki na fa i ru o as shuku shi ma su

I compress a large file.

Illustration for 圧縮 (compression)

How to say “compression” in Japanese

“Compression” in Japanese is 圧縮 (asshuku).

It describes reducing the space or storage capacity needed for something, either physically or through data processing.

Full entry for 圧縮: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 圧縮

圧縮したファイルは、元のサイズより小さくなります。as shuku shi ta fa i ru wa moto no sa i zu yo ri chii sa ku na ri ma su

A compressed file becomes smaller than its original size.

Tips for using 圧縮

  • In digital use, compression often makes a file faster to send, but lossy compression can remove details that cannot be restored.

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