テザー
tezā
The English word "tether" can be translated into Japanese as テザー (tezā).
テザー is used to refer to a rope, cable or similar object that holds something in place while allowing a certain amount of movement.
Meaning: rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
tezā
Did you know?
- While 'tether' implies a physical restraint, the Katakana version テザリング (tezaringu) is the standard way to describe the digital act of sharing your smartphone's internet connection via Wi-Fi.
- Japanese uses a different term, リード ('rīdo' from 'lead'), specifically for a dog's tether or leash, rather than the general word for a cable.
- If you are referring to an animal being tethered to a stake, a Japanese speaker would likely use the word 繋ぐ (tsunagu), which means 'to connect' or 'to tie'. This focuses on the action of connecting the animal to its limit.
Examples in context
- 釣り糸でヨットを縛った。I tethered the yacht with fishing line.
- 自転車をポストに繋いだ。I tethered my bike to the post.
- ボートを砂浜に紐で留めよう。Let's tether the boat to the sandy beach with a string.
Example conversation
Two people are preparing equipment for a drone flight outdoors.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔、テザーの準備はできた？Hiroto, tezā no junbi wa dekita?Hiroto, is the tether ready?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、美咲。もう大丈夫だよ。Un, Misaki. Mō daijōbu dayo.Yeah, Misaki. It's all good now.
- 美咲 Misakiテザーが緩んでいないか見て。Tezā ga yurunde inai ka mite.Check if the tether is loose.
- 大翔 Hirotoわかった、今チェックするよ。Wakatta, ima chekku suru yo.Got it, I'll check it now.
