Translation guide
The English word 'analog' (or 'analogue') has two main uses: describing technology that uses continuous physical quantities (opposite of digital), and describing things that resemble or are similar to something else. This guide focuses on the first meaning, which is the most common for learners.
Describing devices, signals, or systems that use continuous physical quantities rather than discrete digital values.
The most common and direct translation. Used for technology, watches, records, etc. Often contrasted with デジタル (digital).
This watch is analog.
Convert an analog signal to digital.
Means 'analog type' or 'analog-style'. Often used for devices like clocks, meters, or thermometers.
I'm using an analog thermometer.
Referring to non-digital audio or video recording formats.
Used for analog media like vinyl records, cassette tapes, or analog broadcasting.
The popularity of analog records is coming back.
Describing something that is comparable or similar to something else. This is a less common, more formal usage.
Analog broadcasting has ended.
These two triangles are in an analogous relationship.