Translation guide
An equalizer is a device or tool that adjusts the balance of frequency components in an audio signal, or more broadly, something that makes things equal or levels the playing field.
A device or software that adjusts the balance of different frequency bands in audio.
The standard loanword for an audio equalizer, widely understood in music and audio contexts.
このイコライザーで低音を強調できます。
You can boost the bass with this equalizer.
A factor or tool that makes conditions fair or equal for everyone, often in competition or social contexts.
Literally 'something that makes equal'. A natural way to express the concept of an equalizer in a general sense.
教育は社会の平等にするものだ。
Education is a great equalizer in society.
A goal or point that ties the score in a game.
While イコライザー is common for audio devices, using it for abstract concepts like 'social equalizer' sounds unnatural. Use phrases like 平等にするもの instead.
教育は社会の平等にするものだ。
Education is a social equalizer.
A more descriptive term meaning 'sound quality adjustment device'. Used in technical contexts.
このアンプには音質調整装置が内蔵されています。
This amplifier has a built-in equalizer.
Abbreviation used in music production and audio engineering, often in written form or among enthusiasts.
ボーカルにEQをかける。
Apply EQ to the vocals.
Means 'something that eliminates disparities'. Suitable for discussing economic or social equalizers.
インターネットは情報格差をなくすものとして期待された。
The internet was expected to be an equalizer for the information gap.
A more formal expression meaning 'something that brings balance'. Used in written or analytical contexts.
この政策は市場に均衡をもたらすものと見なされている。
This policy is seen as an equalizer for the market.
Specifically a goal that ties the score, used in soccer, hockey, etc.
彼は後半に同点ゴールを決めた。
He scored the equalizer in the second half.
Loanword meaning 'tie score', can refer to the act of tying or the tied state.
チームは終盤にタイスコアに追いついた。
The team caught up to tie the score in the final minutes.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'a score that catches up to tie'. Used in sports commentary.
その同点に追いつく得点で試合は振り出しに戻った。
The equalizer brought the game back to square one.