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.
Please input your password.
Inputting the data took time.
Literally 'to type in' or 'to key in', often used for entering text or numbers.
Please input the numbers.
Loanword from English, used in IT contexts but less common than 入力.
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.
Please give your input at the meeting.
Simply 'to say one's opinion', common in casual and formal settings.
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
The act of putting in time, money, or work
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.
Please input at the meeting. (unnatural)
Please feel free to give your input.
彼の助言が役に立った。
His input was helpful.
We need fresh input.
Specifically 'input signal' in electronics.
The input signal is weak.
彼の貢献は大きい。
His input is significant.