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.
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.
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.