Translation guide
The English word 'casting' covers several distinct concepts. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression depending on whether they mean selecting actors, shaping metal, throwing a fishing line, or other uses.
The process of choosing performers for a film, play, or show.
The most common and direct loanword for 'casting' in entertainment contexts. Used as a noun.
The casting for the movie has been decided.
A native Japanese term meaning 'casting' or 'role assignment'. Slightly more formal or traditional than キャスティング.
Announce the casting.
Refers specifically to the audition process, which is part of casting. Often used when talking about holding or attending auditions.
There is an audition next week.
The process of shaping molten metal by pouring it into a mold.
The standard technical term for metal casting. Used in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
This part is made by casting.
Loanword often used in compound terms like 'ダイキャスト' (die casting). Less common as a standalone noun for the process.
The action of throwing a fishing line or net into the water.
A deciding vote, especially by a chairperson, to break a tie.
Literally 'deciding vote'. Used in formal meetings when the chairperson casts the deciding vote.
The chairperson cast the deciding vote.
Less common meanings such as plaster casting for broken bones, or calculating a horoscope.
Refers to a plaster cast for a broken limb. From German 'Gips'. Note: キャスト is sometimes used but ギプス is more common.
I have a cast on my arm.
To cast a horoscope. The phrase is descriptive; there is no single word equivalent.
The astrologer cast a horoscope.
The English word 'casting' has no single Japanese equivalent. Always consider the context: entertainment, manufacturing, fishing, etc. Using キャスティング for metal casting will cause confusion.
A die-cast model.
フライフィッシングのキャスティングを練習する。
Practice fly fishing casting.
Loanword from 'casting vote'. Used in political or business contexts.
He holds the casting vote.