ゲージ
gēji
The English word "gauge" is translated into Japanese as ゲージ (gēji).
ゲージ is a loanword from English. It is commonly used in technical, industrial or musical contexts (such as string gauge).
Meaning: a measure, a standard of measure, an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity, a standard (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gēji
Did you know?
- In Japanese gaming culture, ゲージ often refers to a visual 'energy bar' or 'health meter' on the screen, rather than a physical measuring tool.
- If you are talking about the 'gauge' of a railway track, Japanese uses 軌間 (kikan), a term derived from characters meaning 'rail' and 'interval'.
- Because ゲージ is a katakana loanword, using it in a formal academic paper might be seen as less professional than using the native Japanese term 尺度 (shakudo) to mean 'a standard' or 'gauge'.
Examples in context
- 私たちはエネルギー使用を計量する必要があります。We need to gauge our energy usage.
- このパーティーの成功を判断しよう。Let's gauge the success of this party.
- 燃料のゲージが下がっています。nenryō no gēji ga sagatte imasu.The fuel gauge is dropping.
- このゲージの数値を確認してください。kono gēji no sūchi o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the reading on this gauge.
- 圧力のゲージが赤色の範囲に入りました。atsuryoku no gēji ga akairo no han'i ni hairimashita.The pressure gauge has entered the red zone.
Example conversation
A technician and an assistant are checking equipment in a workshop.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太さん、このゲージの数値は正常ですか？Yōta-san, kono gēji no sūchi wa seijō desu ka?Yota, is the reading on this gauge normal?
- 陽太 Yotaいえ、少し高いようです。Ie, sukoshi takai yō desu.No, it seems a bit high.
- 美咲 Misakiすぐに調整したほうがいいですか？Sugu ni chōsei shita hō ga ii desu ka?Should I adjust it immediately?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、お願いします。Hai, onegaishimasu.Yes, please.
