Translation guide
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, typically to improve strength or resistance.
Referring to a metal made by mixing elements, such as steel or brass.
The standard technical and everyday term for any metallic alloy.
Naming well-known alloys like steel, brass, or bronze.
Steel, an alloy of iron and carbon. Very common in everyday and industrial contexts.
Describing a blend of qualities, cultures, or abstract elements.
合金 is only for metals. For abstract mixtures, use 融合 (fusion) or 混合 (mixture).
Do not use 合金 for non-metallic mixtures; it sounds unnatural.
English 'alloy' can be used figuratively (e.g., 'an alloy of styles'), but Japanese 合金 strictly refers to metallic alloys. Use 融合 or 混合 for abstract blends.
この部品はチタン合金でできています。
This part is made of titanium alloy.
Test the strength of the alloy.
This bridge is made of steel.
Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc. Used for musical instruments and fittings.
Brass instruments have a beautiful tone.
Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. Often used in statues and historical contexts.
Ruins from the Bronze Age were discovered.
Duralumin, a strong aluminum alloy. Technical term used in engineering.
Duralumin is used for aircraft parts.
His music is an alloy of jazz and classical.