Translation guide
A location or device that provides entry to a network, system, or physical area. In Japanese, the term is often borrowed directly from English, but native expressions exist for specific contexts.
A device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network.
The standard borrowed term for a wireless access point in IT contexts. Widely understood.
この部屋にはアクセスポイントが設置されています。
An access point is installed in this room.
More specific: 'wireless LAN access point'. Used in technical documentation.
無線LANアクセスポイントの設定を変更してください。
Please change the settings of the wireless LAN access point.
A designated entrance or gate for accessing a restricted area.
General word for 'entrance'. Natural in most contexts.
建物のアクセスポイントは正面入口です。
The access point for the building is the front entrance.
Emphasizes both entry and exit. Common for facilities.
A direct translation sometimes used in manuals or signs, but less natural than 入口.
ケーブルのアクセス口は背面にあります。
The cable access point is on the back.
A point of entry for users or other systems to interact with a service.
Means 'connection point'. Used in technical contexts for system interfaces.
このサーバーが外部との接続点になります。
This server serves as the access point to the outside.
Also used metaphorically for non-network entry points in IT systems.
APIのアクセスポイントはこのURLです。
The API access point is this URL.
While アクセスポイント is understood in IT, using it for a building entrance sounds unnatural. Use 入口 or 出入り口 instead.
正面入口はあちらです。
The main access point is over there.
この出入り口は関係者専用です。
This access point is for authorized personnel only.