Translation guide
A bevel is an angled edge or surface that is not perpendicular to the main faces of an object. In Japanese, the translation depends on whether you are talking about a physical edge, a cut, a tool setting, or a technical term in fields like carpentry, welding, or optics.
Describing an edge that is cut at an angle other than 90 degrees, commonly found in woodworking, metalworking, glass, or mirrors.
The most common term for a beveled edge, especially in woodworking and metalworking. It refers to the process or result of chamfering an edge.
この板の角に面取りをしてください。
Please bevel the corners of this board.
Literally 'oblique angle', used to describe a beveled edge or surface in technical contexts.
斜角のエッジが美しいデザインです。
The beveled edge gives a beautiful design.
Loanword from English, used in technical fields like optics, welding, and engineering.
ベベル角度を調整してください。
Please adjust the bevel angle.
The act of cutting or shaping an edge to form a bevel, often with a saw or tool.
A straightforward way to say 'cut at an angle' or 'bevel cut' in everyday contexts.
板を斜めに切ってください。
Please cut the board at a bevel.
To perform chamfering or beveling, using the noun 面取り as a suru-verb.
角を面取りすると安全です。
It's safer if you bevel the corners.
A type of gear where the teeth are cut on a conical surface, used to transmit power between intersecting shafts.
The standard Japanese term for bevel gear. Literally 'umbrella gear' due to its shape.
この機械にはかさ歯車が使われています。
This machine uses bevel gears.
Loanword, common in engineering contexts.
ベベルギアの設計を変更しました。
We changed the design of the bevel gear.
The angled edge preparation on a workpiece before welding to ensure proper penetration.
The technical term for the groove or bevel prepared for welding. Often used in phrases like 開先角度 (bevel angle).
開先角度は30度です。
The bevel angle is 30 degrees.
Also used in welding contexts, especially in combination with other loanwords.
ベベル溶接を行います。
We will perform bevel welding.
A slanted edge effect applied to text or shapes in graphic design.
The loanword is standard in design software and discussions.
テキストにベベル効果を追加する。
Add a bevel effect to the text.
A less common, more literal translation, sometimes seen in older documentation.
斜角効果を使うと立体感が出ます。
Using a bevel effect gives a three-dimensional look.
面取り is the most common and versatile term for a beveled edge in physical objects. 斜角 is more technical and emphasizes the angle itself. ベベル is a loanword used in specific technical fields like optics, welding, and design software. For everyday woodworking or DIY, 面取り is the safest choice.
You can use 面取りする to mean 'to bevel' or 'to chamfer'. It's a very natural way to describe the action.
このエッジを面取りしてください。
Please bevel this edge.