Translation guide
A type of electrical cable used for transmitting high-frequency signals, commonly for TV, internet, and radio.
同軸ケーブル
coaxial cable
The physical cable used for TV, internet, or radio signals.
Standard technical term for coaxial cable. Used in electronics, broadcasting, and networking.
テレビのアンテナ線には同軸ケーブルが使われています。
Coaxial cable is used for TV antenna wires.
Shorter form of 同軸ケーブル, often used in technical contexts.
この装置は同軸線で接続します。
This device connects with a coaxial cable.
Loanword from English, sometimes used in technical or informal settings. Less common than 同軸ケーブル.
coax cableを買ってきて。
Go buy a coax cable.
Referring to a particular standard or impedance, like 50-ohm or 75-ohm cable.
Specify impedance before 同軸ケーブル. Common values: 50Ω (for radio), 75Ω (for TV/video).
50Ω同軸ケーブルを使ってください。
Please use a 50-ohm coaxial cable.
Common 75-ohm coaxial cable standard for TV and satellite. Often used as a loanword.
RG-6ケーブルで接続してください。
Please connect with an RG-6 cable.
In everyday conversation about TV cables, people might just say アンテナ線 (antenna wire) or テレビの線 (TV cable). Use 同軸ケーブル when you need to be technically precise.