Translation guide
The English word 'input' can refer to entering data, contributing ideas, or the data itself. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
To type or feed information into a system
The standard noun and suru-verb for data entry, typing, or inputting information.
パスワードを入力してください。
Please input your password.
データの入力に時間がかかった。
Inputting the data took time.
Literally 'to type in' or 'to key in', often used for entering text or numbers.
数字を打ち込んでください。
Please input the numbers.
Loanword from English, used in IT contexts but less common than 入力.
データをインプットする。
To input data.
To provide input in a discussion or decision-making process
Literally 'to put out an opinion', a natural way to say you give input.
会議で意見を出してください。
Please give your input at the meeting.
Simply 'to say one's opinion', common in casual and formal settings.
遠慮なく意見を言ってください。
Please feel free to give your input.
Advice or suggestion, often used when input is sought for guidance.
Can be used metaphorically for intellectual input, but 意見 is more natural.
The information that goes into a machine or process
Used as a noun for input data or signals in computing and engineering.
この装置は音声入力に対応している。
This device supports voice input.
The act of putting in time, money, or work
Means 'input' in the sense of investing resources, such as capital or labor.
多くの時間を投入した。
We put in a lot of time.
Contribution, often used when someone's input adds value.
Using インプット for 'giving input' in a meeting sounds unnatural. Use 意見を出す or 意見を言う instead.
会議でインプットしてください。
Please input at the meeting. (unnatural)
His input was helpful.
新しいインプットが必要だ。
We need fresh input.
Specifically 'input signal' in electronics.
入力信号が弱いです。
The input signal is weak.
彼の貢献は大きい。
His input is significant.