Translation guide
UX (user experience) is a technical term in design and technology. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation 'UX' or the full phrase 'ユーザーエクスペリエンス'. When explaining the concept, phrases like ユーザー体験 or 使用感 may be used.
Referring to the discipline of user experience design or the general concept of user experience.
The abbreviation 'UX' is widely understood in Japanese tech and design industries. It is used as a loanword.
彼はUXデザイナーです。
He is a UX designer.
UXの重要性が高まっている。
The importance of UX is increasing.
The full loanword for 'user experience'. Used in formal or explanatory contexts.
ユーザーエクスペリエンスを向上させる方法を学ぶ。
Learn how to improve user experience.
A more Japanese-native phrasing, literally 'user experience'. Less common than the loanwords, but can be used to explain the concept to non-specialists.
このアプリのユーザー体験は素晴らしい。
The user experience of this app is wonderful.
Describing how good or bad the experience of using a product is.
Used directly to refer to the quality of UX.
このサイトはUXが悪い。
This site has bad UX.
Means 'ease of use' or 'usability', a key aspect of UX. Often used in everyday conversation about products.
このアプリの使いやすさはどうですか？
How is the usability of this app?
Refers to the feeling or impression of using something, often used in reviews.
In professional settings, 'UX' (pronounced ユーエックス) is the standard term. It is often combined with other katakana words like デザイン (design) or リサーチ (research). For general audiences, you might explain it as ユーザー体験 or 使いやすさ.
実際の使用感を教えてください。
Please tell me about the actual user experience.