Translation guide
The English word 'audiovisual' refers to materials or equipment that involve both sound and visual components. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is the katakana loanword オーディオビジュアル, often used in technical or media contexts. For everyday use, the abbreviated form AV is very common, especially in phrases like AV機器 (audiovisual equipment).
Referring to materials or devices that combine sound and images, such as in presentations, education, or home entertainment.
The direct loanword from English. Used in formal or technical contexts, such as in industry terms or academic settings.
この会議室にはオーディオビジュアル機器が完備されています。
This conference room is fully equipped with audiovisual equipment.
The abbreviation for 'audiovisual', very common in compound words like AV機器 (AV equipment) or AVルーム (AV room). Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
AV機器の操作は簡単です。
Operating the AV equipment is easy.
学校のAVルームで映画を見ました。
We watched a movie in the school's AV room.
A native Japanese compound meaning 'visual and auditory senses'. Often used in educational contexts, such as 視聴覚教育 (audiovisual education) or 視聴覚教材 (audiovisual teaching materials).
視聴覚教材を使って授業を行います。
We conduct classes using audiovisual teaching materials.
Referring to the content itself, such as films, videos, or multimedia presentations.
Literally 'video and audio'. A natural way to describe audiovisual content without using a loanword.
このファイルには映像と音声の両方が含まれています。
This file contains both video and audio.
The loanword 'multimedia', often used interchangeably with audiovisual in digital contexts.
マルチメディアコンテンツの制作をしています。
I produce multimedia content.
In Japanese, the abbreviation 'AV' can also stand for 'adult video' (アダルトビデオ). In contexts like 'AV機器' (audiovisual equipment) or 'AVルーム' (audiovisual room), it's clear from the compound. However, using 'AV' alone might cause confusion. To avoid misunderstanding, use the full term オーディオビジュアル or clarify with context.
AVを見る
watch an adult video (potentially misunderstood)