Translation guide
A device or mechanism that launches something, such as a rocket, missile, or application.
A physical device that launches rockets, missiles, torpedoes, etc.
General term for a launching device or mechanism. Used for rockets, missiles, torpedoes, etc.
ミサイル発射装置が作動した。
The missile launcher activated.
A program or interface that starts other applications.
A person who initiates or starts something, like a project or product.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'person who launches/establishes'. Used for startups, projects, etc.
彼は新事業の立ち上げる人だ。
He is the launcher of the new business.
Loanword from English, commonly used in technical or military contexts, as well as for software launchers.
ロケットランチャーを装備している。
It is equipped with a rocket launcher.
More specific term for a launching machine or device, often used in military contexts.
魚雷発射機を点検する。
Inspect the torpedo launcher.
The standard term for a software launcher, such as an app launcher on a smartphone or a game launcher on a PC.
アプリランチャーをカスタマイズする。
Customize the app launcher.
Literally 'startup program', a more descriptive term for a launcher, though less common than ランチャー.
ゲームの起動プログラムが更新された。
The game launcher was updated.
Formal term for an initiator or promoter, often used for events, movements, or companies.
彼がそのプロジェクトの発起人です。
He is the launcher of that project.