Translation guide
The English word 'bass' can refer to low-frequency sound, a type of fish, or a musical instrument. This guide helps learners express these distinct meanings naturally in Japanese.
Referring to low-pitched sound, such as in music or audio settings.
General term for low-pitched sound or bass tones. Used in music, audio equipment, and everyday descriptions.
Referring to the fish commonly known as bass in English, such as largemouth bass or sea bass.
Loanword used for freshwater bass, especially in fishing contexts (e.g., black bass).
Referring to the bass guitar or double bass.
Standard term for bass guitar or double bass in music. Derived from English 'bass'.
このスピーカーは低音がよく出る。
These speakers produce good bass.
低音が強すぎる。
The bass is too strong.
Loanword from English, commonly used in music contexts (e.g., bass guitar, bass part). Note: バス also means 'bus', so context is important.
Can be confused with 'bus' (バス). Use 低音 for clarity in non-musical contexts.
バスの音をもう少し上げて。
Turn up the bass a little more.
Specifically refers to deep, heavy bass, often used in audio equipment specs or describing powerful low frequencies.
このヘッドホンは重低音が特徴だ。
These headphones are characterized by deep bass.
昨日、湖で大きなバスを釣った。
I caught a big bass at the lake yesterday.
Japanese sea bass, a different species from freshwater bass. Commonly used in cooking and fishing.
スズキの塩焼きは美味しい。
Grilled sea bass with salt is delicious.
Specifically refers to black bass (largemouth or smallmouth bass), often used in fishing circles.
ブラックバスは外来種だ。
Black bass is an invasive species.
彼はバンドでベースを弾いている。
He plays bass in a band.
ベースの弦を張り替えた。
I changed the bass strings.
Specifically refers to the double bass (upright bass) in classical or jazz contexts.
オーケストラでコントラバスを弾く。
I play the double bass in an orchestra.
Electric bass guitar, distinguishing it from acoustic or upright bass.
エレキベースをアンプにつないだ。
I connected the electric bass to the amp.