Translation guide
The English word 'aerial' can refer to an antenna, something in the air, or a maneuver in sports. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to a device for receiving broadcast signals.
The most common and general term for any kind of antenna, including TV, radio, and wireless.
Describing something that happens in the air, such as a view, attack, or performance.
Used as a modifier meaning 'aerial' or 'in the air'. Attach to a noun.
空中の写真を撮った。
I took an aerial photograph.
空中からの攻撃
aerial attack
A move performed in the air, especially in sports like skiing, snowboarding, or gymnastics.
Loanword used specifically for aerial tricks in sports like freestyle skiing or snowboarding.
彼はエアリアルで高得点を出した。
He scored high with his aerial.
テレビのアンテナが壊れた。
The TV aerial broke.
A technical term for antenna, used in engineering or formal contexts. Rare in everyday speech.
この装置には高性能の空中線が使われている。
This device uses a high-performance aerial.
Refers to aviation or aerial as related to aircraft. Often used in compounds like 航空写真 (aerial photography).
航空写真を分析する。
Analyze aerial photographs.
Literally 'from the sky above', used for views or attacks coming from high altitude.
上空からの眺めは素晴らしかった。
The aerial view was magnificent.
General term for an aerial technique or move in sports or martial arts.
体操の空中技は難しい。
Aerial moves in gymnastics are difficult.