Translation guide
The concept of automatic control, where a system or machine operates without direct human intervention. This guide covers how to express this in Japanese, from technical terms to everyday expressions.
automatic control (technical)
automatic (general)
To refer to automatic control in engineering, robotics, or industrial systems.
The standard technical term for automatic control in engineering and industrial contexts.
This factory has introduced an automatic control system.
Often used for automatic adjustment or regulation, such as in climate control or audio settings.
Refers to automatic operation, often used for machinery or vehicles. Less common than 自動制御.
To describe devices or features that work automatically, like auto mode on appliances.
The most common way to say 'automatic' as a prefix or standalone. Used for automatic doors, washing machines, etc.
This door opens automatically.
Please set the washing machine to automatic mode.
A phrase meaning 'to control automatically'. Useful when you need a verb phrase.
Loanword from English 'auto', used in product names or casual contexts, but less common than 自動.
To talk about automatic control as a concept, without specifying a device.
Literally 'the concept of automatic control'. Used in academic or theoretical discussions.
The concept of automatic control is fundamental to engineering.
自動制御 is the formal engineering term for automatic control systems. 自動調整 is more about automatic adjustment or regulation, often used in consumer products like air conditioners or audio equipment.
I'm majoring in automatic control engineering.
It has an automatic volume control function.
自動 can be attached to many nouns to mean 'automatic ~'. For example, 自動ドア (automatic door), 自動販売機 (vending machine), 自動車 (automobile). This is the most natural way to express automatic features in daily life.
The automatic control system failed.
This car has automatic climate control.
The air conditioner maintains a constant room temperature through automatic control.
This machine is capable of automatic control.
This system automatically controls the temperature.
オート機能を使えば、自動で調理してくれます。
If you use the auto function, it will cook automatically.