Translation guide
A device or system that provides GPS-based navigation and directions for a car.
Referring to the in-car GPS navigation device or system as a whole.
The most common and natural way to refer to a car navigation system in everyday conversation. Short for カーナビゲーションシステム.
新しいカーナビを買った。
I bought a new car navigation system.
カーナビが道を間違えた。
The car navigation system gave the wrong directions.
A further abbreviation of カーナビ, very common in casual speech. Can also refer to navigation in general, but context usually makes it clear.
ナビをセットして出発しよう。
Let's set the navigation and go.
The full term, used in more formal or technical contexts, such as manuals or specifications.
この車には最新のカーナビゲーションシステムが搭載されています。
This car is equipped with the latest car navigation system.