Translation guide
The science and technology of measuring and quantifying color. This guide covers how to express the concept of colorimetry in Japanese, from the technical term to descriptive phrases.
Referring to the field or discipline of color measurement.
The most direct and common translation for 'colorimetry' as a field. Used in technical and scientific contexts.
色彩計測は、色を数値化する技術です。
Colorimetry is a technique for quantifying color.
A shorter, more technical term often used in optics and imaging. Literally 'color measurement'.
測色学は、色の定量的な評価を扱います。
Colorimetry deals with the quantitative evaluation of color.
Refers specifically to colorimetric analysis in chemistry, where color intensity indicates concentration.
比色分析を用いて、溶液中の鉄の濃度を測定した。
We measured the iron concentration in the solution using colorimetric analysis.
Describing the action of performing color measurement.
A general, natural way to say 'to measure color'. Suitable for everyday or technical contexts.
この装置で色を測定します。
We measure color with this device.
A concise, technical verb meaning 'to perform colorimetry'. Common in scientific papers.
サンプルを測色した後、データを解析した。
After performing colorimetry on the sample, we analyzed the data.
A slightly more formal or explicit way to say 'measure color', emphasizing the measurement aspect.
色彩を計測するための新しい手法を開発した。
We developed a new method for measuring color.
Referring to a colorimeter or similar tool.
The standard term for a colorimeter. Used in industrial and scientific settings.
この色彩計は非常に正確です。
This colorimeter is very accurate.
A synonym for colorimeter, often used interchangeably with 色彩計.
新しい測色計を導入しました。
We introduced a new colorimeter.
Specifically a colorimeter used in chemical analysis (colorimetric analysis).
色彩計測 (shikisai keisoku) is the broadest term for colorimetry as a field. 測色 (sokushoku) is more technical and often used in optics and imaging. 比色分析 (hishoku bunseki) is specific to chemical analysis where color intensity is measured. Use 色彩計測 for general contexts, 測色 in scientific papers, and 比色分析 only when referring to chemical colorimetric analysis.
The English word 'colorimetry' does not have a single, universally used Japanese equivalent. Depending on context, you may need to use a phrase like 色の測定 (iro no sokutei) or a specific technical term. Avoid directly translating 'colorimetry' as カラリメトリー, which is rarely used.
比色計を使って水質検査を行った。
We conducted a water quality test using a colorimeter.