How do you say "algorithm" in Japanese?

アルゴリズム

arugorizumu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "algorithm" is アルゴリズム (arugorizumu).

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Pronunciation

Ah-roo-goh-ree-zoo-moo, a long six-beat loanword — take it in two chunks, 'arugo' then 'rizumu', to keep the rhythm steady.

Writing and usage

アルゴリズム is written using katakana. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

このアプリは巧妙なアルゴリズムを使っています。

kono apuri ha koumyou na arugorizumu wo tsukatte imasu.

The app uses a clever algorithm.

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How to remember アルゴリズム

Arugorizumu has 'rizumu' (rhythm) buried near the end — think of an algorithm as code with its own hidden rhythm.

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Questions about アルゴリズム

How do you pronounce アルゴリズム?

Ah-roo-goh-ree-zoo-moo, a long six-beat loanword — take it in two chunks, 'arugo' then 'rizumu', to keep the rhythm steady.

Is アルゴリズム formal or casual?

アルゴリズム is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is アルゴリズム written in Japanese?

アルゴリズム is written using katakana. Romanised, it reads as arugorizumu.

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