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.
The standard word for the metal brass. Used in manufacturing, crafts, and everyday contexts.
この部品は真鍮でできています。
This part is made of brass.
Loanword from English. Often used in product names or fashion, but less common for the raw metal.
ブラス製のアクセサリーが人気です。
Brass accessories are popular.
Referring to things made of brass, such as ornaments, fittings, or tableware.
General term for brass goods or brassware.
この店では真鍮製品を多数取り扱っています。
This store carries a wide range of brass products.
Specifically a brass ornament or figurine.
真鍮の置物を磨きました。
I polished the brass ornament.
Describing the yellowish metallic color of brass.
The color of brass. Used in design and descriptions.
壁は真鍮色に塗られていた。
The wall was painted brass-colored.
Loanword for brass color, common in fashion and cosmetics.
ブラスカラーのアイシャドウを買った。
I bought a brass-colored eyeshadow.
Referring to musical instruments made of brass, like trumpets and trombones.
The category of brass instruments. Literally 'metal pipe instruments'.
彼は金管楽器を演奏します。
He plays brass instruments.
Referring to high-ranking officers or officials, often called 'the brass'.
High-ranking officials. Not specific to military, but used for 'top brass' in organizations.
軍の高官が会議に出席した。
The military brass attended the meeting.
Upper management or top echelon. Common in business contexts.
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.
A brass band. Often used for school or community bands.
ブラスバンドの練習があります。
I have brass band practice.
会社の上層部が決定を下した。
The company brass made the decision.