Translation guide
The concept of machines simulating human intelligence. In Japanese, the most common term is 人工知能 (jinkō chinō), often abbreviated as AI (エーアイ). Usage spans technical, business, and everyday contexts.
Referring to artificial intelligence as a field or technology.
Standard formal term for artificial intelligence. Used in academic, technical, and official contexts.
人工知能の研究が進んでいる。
Research on artificial intelligence is advancing.
Common abbreviation used in business, media, and everyday conversation. Often written in Latin script.
最近、AIを使ったサービスが増えている。
Recently, services using AI have been increasing.
Talking about a specific AI application, like a chatbot or assistant.
Used to refer to specific AI systems or features, often in tech contexts.
このアプリのAIがすごい。
The AI in this app is amazing.
Can be used for specific systems, but sounds more formal or technical.
この人工知能は自然言語を理解できる。
This artificial intelligence can understand natural language.
Referring to the academic discipline or research area.
Specifically means 'AI research' or 'the study of artificial intelligence'.
彼は人工知能研究の第一人者だ。
He is a leading figure in artificial intelligence research.
Often used in compound terms like AI研究 (AI research) or AI分野 (AI field).
AI分野は急速に発展している。
The AI field is developing rapidly.
In Japanese, the abbreviation AI (エーアイ) is extremely common in both spoken and written language, often more so than the full term 人工知能. It is used in casual conversation, news, and business settings.