Translation guide
A logger can refer to a person who cuts down trees (lumberjack), a device that records data, or a type of turtle. This guide covers the most common meanings for English-speaking learners.
To refer to a lumberjack or someone who fells trees for a living.
The standard word for a lumberjack or woodcutter. Commonly used in everyday speech.
彼は木こりとして働いています。
He works as a logger.
Kanji form of 木こり, often used in literary or formal contexts.
樵が森で木を切っている。
A logger is cutting trees in the forest.
A formal term for a logging worker, used in official or technical contexts.
伐採作業員は安全装備を着用しなければならない。
Logging workers must wear safety equipment.
To refer to an electronic device or software that automatically records events or measurements over time.
The most common loanword for a data logger. Used in technical and everyday contexts.
温度ロガーを設置しました。
We installed a temperature logger.
A general term for a recording device, including data loggers. More formal than ロガー.
この記録装置はデータを自動的に保存します。
This recording device automatically saves data.
Specifically a data logger. Common in technical fields.
データロガーで気温の変化を記録した。
We recorded temperature changes with a data logger.
To refer to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta).
The Japanese name for the loggerhead turtle. Literally 'red sea turtle'.
アカウミガメは絶滅危惧種です。
The loggerhead turtle is an endangered species.
Loanword for 'loggerhead', used in some contexts but less common than アカウミガメ.
ロガーヘッドは大きな頭が特徴です。
The loggerhead is characterized by its large head.
The English word 'logger' is not directly translated as 'ロガー' when referring to a lumberjack. Use 木こり instead. ロガー is only for devices.
彼はロガーです。
He is a logger. (incorrect if meaning lumberjack)