Translation guide
A device that compresses air or gas, or a tool/effect that reduces the dynamic range of audio. In Japanese, the loanword コンプレッサー covers most technical uses, while specific contexts may use native terms.
A machine that compresses air or gas for tools, refrigeration, or industrial use.
The most common and widely understood term for any mechanical compressor. Used in engineering, construction, and everyday contexts.
工場で大きなコンプレッサーを使っています。
We use a large compressor in the factory.
エアコンのコンプレッサーが故障した。
The air conditioner's compressor broke down.
Formal technical term, often used in engineering documents or specifications. Less common in everyday speech.
この圧縮機は省エネ設計です。
This compressor has an energy-saving design.
A device or software that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal, used in music production and broadcasting.
The standard term in audio engineering. Used for both hardware and software compressors.
ボーカルにコンプレッサーをかける。
Apply a compressor to the vocals.
このプラグインはコンプレッサーとして優秀だ。
This plugin is excellent as a compressor.
A literal translation rarely used in practice. Might appear in very formal or old technical documents.
音声圧縮器の設定を調整する。
Adjust the settings of the audio compressor.
A program or algorithm that reduces file size.
Short for 圧縮ソフトウェア, the common term for compression software like ZIP tools.
ファイルを圧縮ソフトで小さくする。
Make the file smaller with compression software.
Sometimes used for data compression tools, but less common than 圧縮ソフト. May be understood in context.
このコンプレッサーは高圧縮率だ。
This compressor has a high compression ratio.