Translation guide
The word 'chassis' refers to the structural frame of a vehicle or piece of equipment. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is シャーシ (shāshi), a loanword from English. Depending on context, other terms like 車台 (shadai) or フレーム (furēmu) may be used.
The base frame of a car, truck, or other vehicle, including the engine, wheels, and suspension.
The most common and direct translation, used in automotive contexts. A loanword from English.
The metal frame or enclosure that holds electronic components, such as in a computer or audio equipment.
Used for the casing of electronic devices, just like in English.
この車のシャーシは頑丈だ。
The chassis of this car is sturdy.
A more technical term often used in engineering or formal specifications.
Please check the chassis number.
Refers specifically to the frame structure, often used for trucks or motorcycles. Can also mean 'frame' in a general sense.
The truck's frame got bent.
Open the computer chassis.
A formal term for the housing or enclosure of a device, common in technical manuals.
This chassis is made of aluminum.