ゲージ
ゲージ is the Japanese way to say gage.
In formal contexts, the term 計器 is used to refer to a gauge or a measuring instrument. Additionally, 指針 is used to refer to a pointer on a gauge or an indicator that shows a particular measurement or value.
Did you know?
- Japanese speakers often use the word ゲージ to describe a 'level' of emotional intensity or tension in a social situation, as if there were an invisible meter.
- The term 指針 can mean a gauge pointer, but it is also used metaphorically to mean a 'guiding principle' or a 'policy' for a company or government.
- In Japanese gaming culture, ゲージ refers specifically to a visual status bar for health or mana, regardless of whether it is a literal measuring tool.
Examples in context
- 車の燃料計器 (くるまの ねんりょうけいき) を確認しましょう。Let's check the fuel gauge of the car.
- このゲームのヘルスゲージはどれぐらい残っていますか？How much health is left on this game's health gauge?
- このゲージは壊れているようです。kono gēji wa kowarete iru yō desu.It looks like this gauge is broken.
- 圧力のゲージを確認してください。atsuryoku no gēji o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the pressure gauge.
Example conversation
Ren is checking the dashboard of a car while Himari sits in the passenger seat.
- 陽葵 Himariガソリンは大丈夫？gasorin wa daijōbu?Is the gas okay?
- 蓮 Ren燃料のゲージがかなり低いよ。nenryō no gēji ga kanari hikui yo.The fuel gauge is quite low.
- 陽葵 Himari早くガソリンスタンドを見つけないと。hayaku gasorin sutando o mitsukenai to.We need to find a gas station quickly.
- 蓮 Renわかった、すぐ探すよ。wakatta, sugu sagasu yo.Got it, I'll look for one right away.
