Monday, October 16, 2006

International Interchangeable

Today's word is 国際互換性.

For example:

ここでは、我が国の旅券のIC化及び安全かつ迅速な空港手続きを総合的に推進する「e-Passportプロジェクト」として、eパスポートの国際互換性確保を目指した取組を推進しています。(経済産業省)

I have seen Japanese engineers translate this phrase literally as "international interchangeable."

I would propose these translations instead:

  • Product ABC facilitates interchangeability across the globe for greater standardization and cost reduction.


  • Product ABC is fully compatible and interchangeable with domestic and foreign made products regardless of the manufacturer.

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