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.
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.
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.
This device uses a high-performance aerial.
I took an aerial photograph.
aerial attack
Refers to aviation or aerial as related to aircraft. Often used in compounds like 航空写真 (aerial photography).
Analyze aerial photographs.
Literally 'from the sky above', used for views or attacks coming from high altitude.
The aerial view was magnificent.
He scored high with his aerial.
General term for an aerial technique or move in sports or martial arts.
Aerial moves in gymnastics are difficult.