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.
To refer to automatic control in engineering, robotics, or industrial systems.
The standard technical term for automatic control in engineering and industrial contexts.
この工場では自動制御システムを導入しています。
This factory has introduced an automatic control system.
Often used for automatic adjustment or regulation, such as in climate control or audio settings.
エアコンは自動調整で室温を一定に保ちます。
The air conditioner maintains a constant room temperature through automatic control.
Refers to automatic operation, often used for machinery or vehicles. Less common than 自動制御.
この機械は自動操作が可能です。
This machine is capable of automatic control.
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.
このドアは自動で開きます。
This door opens automatically.
洗濯機を自動モードに設定してください。
Please set the washing machine to automatic mode.
A phrase meaning 'to control automatically'. Useful when you need a verb phrase.
このシステムは温度を自動的に制御します。
This system automatically controls the temperature.
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.
自動制御の概念は工学の基礎です。
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.
自動制御工学を専攻しています。
I'm majoring in automatic control engineering.
音量の自動調整機能がついています。
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.
自動制御システムが故障しました。
The automatic control system failed.
この車には自動空調がついています。
This car has automatic climate control.
If you use the auto function, it will cook automatically.