Translation guide
The process of heating and slowly cooling a material, especially metal or glass, to reduce hardness and increase ductility.
The technical process of heating and slowly cooling metal or glass to alter its properties.
The standard technical term for annealing in metallurgy and materials science. Literally 'baking and softening'.
Annealing of steel is performed to reduce hardness and make it easier to work.
A more formal or technical term for annealing, often used in engineering contexts. The second character means 'soften'.
Internal stresses in the metal are removed by the annealing treatment.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical fields alongside the native terms.
The properties of this alloy are improved by annealing.
The process of slowly cooling glass to relieve internal stresses.
The process of heating and cooling DNA or RNA to allow strands to bind.
To reduce stress or tension in a person or situation, metaphorically similar to annealing.
A general verb meaning 'to soften' or 'to ease', used for stress or tension. Not a direct translation of 'annealing' but conveys the figurative sense.
I'm looking for ways to relieve stress.
Means 'to loosen' or 'to relax', often used for stiff muscles or tension. Can be used metaphorically.
The English word 'annealing' is highly technical. In everyday Japanese, there is no direct equivalent for metaphorical use. Use general verbs like 和らげる or ほぐす instead of trying to translate 'annealing' literally.
ガラスの焼きなましには精密な温度管理が必要だ。
Precise temperature control is necessary for annealing glass.
Anneal the primers.
I took a walk to ease the tension.