Japanese word

仕様

Pronunciation

Romajishiyō

Meaning

  • nounspecification

Example

これは新しい仕様です。ko re wa atara shi i shi yō de su

This is a new specification.

Illustration for 仕様 (specification)

More examples

この製品の仕様を簡単に説明します。ko no sei hin no shi yō o kan tan ni setsu mei shi ma su

I will briefly explain this product's specifications.

Core concept

It identifies the agreed content, form, and way of operation that define how something is made or carried out.

Common phrases

  • 仕様を確認するshi yō o kaku nin su ru

    check the specifications

  • 仕様を決めるshi yō o ki me ru

    decide on the specifications

Similar words

規格kikaku: A standard that defines the required size, quality, or form of a product or process.
スペックsupekku: The features, performance, and design details that define a product or service.

Definition in Japanese

物事の内容や作り方について定めた条件。mono goto no nai yō ya tsuku ri kata ni tsu i te sada me ta jō ken

Word origin

The noun 仕様 (shiyō) is made from 仕 (shi, "doing") and 様 (yō, "form or manner"), so its parts point to a form for carrying out an action.

Usage tips

  • In software discussions, 仕様 (shiyō) can cover both what a product does and the limits it must follow, so it is broader than a list of visible features.

Other meanings

  • designnoun
  • methodnoun

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