キャンバー
kyanbaa
The English word 'camber' (referring to the alignment of wheels) is translated into Japanese as キャンバー (kyanbaa).
キャンバー is the noun used to describe the camber of wheels. For example, 前輪のキャンバー refers to front wheel camber, while 後輪のキャンバー refers to rear wheel camber.
Meaning: alignment of wheels (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kyanbaa
Did you know?
- In Japanese car culture, the extreme negative camber seen on 'stanced' cars is often called 鬼キャン (oni-kyan), which literally means 'demon camber'.
- In Japanese automotive settings, the term is often paired with verbs like 出す (dasu), meaning 'to put out', to describe the act of adjusting the alignment.
- While English speakers use 'camber' to describe the angle, Japanese car enthusiasts often use the Katakana version to describe a specific aesthetic 'stance' or tuning style.
Examples in context
- このクルマのキャンバーは完璧だね。The camber on this car is perfect.
- それなら、キャンバーの角度を変える方法があるよ。In that case, there is a way to change the camber angle.
- キャンバー角を調整してください。kyanba kaku o chousei shite kudasai.Please adjust the camber angle.
- この車のキャンバーは大きすぎます。kono kuruma no kyanba wa ookisugimasu.The camber on this car is too large.
- キャンバーの設定を確認しましょう。kyanba no settei o kakunin shimashou.Let's check the camber settings.
Example conversation
Yota and Yui are looking at a modified car at a parking lot.
- 陽太 Yota見て、この車のキャンバーがすごいよ。Mite, kono kuruma no kyanbā ga sugoi yo.Look, the camber on this car is amazing.
- 結衣 Yui本当に、タイヤがかなり寝ているね。Hontō ni, taiya ga kanari nete iru ne.Really, the tires are tilted quite a bit.
- 陽太 Yotaあえてキャンバーをつけているんだと思う。Aete kyanbā o tsukete iru nda to omou.I think they added the camber on purpose.
- 結衣 Yui個性的で面白いデザインだね。Koseiteki de omoshiroi dezain da ne.It is a unique and interesting design.
