Translation guide
The metal brass, brass objects, or brass color. In Japanese, the metal is 真鍮 (shinchū), while brass instruments are 金管楽器 (kinkan gakki). Brass color is often 真鍮色 (shinchū-iro) or described with loanwords.
Referring to the alloy of copper and zinc.
Referring to things made of brass, such as ornaments, fittings, or tableware.
General term for brass goods or brassware.
Describing the yellowish metallic color of brass.
The color of brass. Used in design and descriptions.
Referring to musical instruments made of brass, like trumpets and trombones.
Referring to high-ranking officers or officials, often called 'the brass'.
真鍮 (shinchū) is the traditional Japanese word for the metal brass and is used in technical, craft, and everyday contexts. ブラス (burasu) is a loanword often used in product names, fashion, or music (e.g., ブラスバンド). For the raw material, 真鍮 is preferred.
Brass accessories are popular.
This store carries a wide range of brass products.
Specifically a brass ornament or figurine.
I polished the brass ornament.
The wall was painted brass-colored.
Loanword for brass color, common in fashion and cosmetics.
I bought a brass-colored eyeshadow.
The category of brass instruments. Literally 'metal pipe instruments'.
He plays brass instruments.
A brass band. Often used for school or community bands.
I have brass band practice.
High-ranking officials. Not specific to military, but used for 'top brass' in organizations.
The military brass attended the meeting.
Upper management or top echelon. Common in business contexts.
The company brass made the decision.