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.
The standard word for a lumberjack or woodcutter. Commonly used in everyday speech.
He works as a logger.
Kanji form of 木こり, often used in literary or formal contexts.
A logger is cutting trees in the forest.
A formal term for a logging worker, used in official or technical contexts.
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.
We installed a temperature logger.
A general term for a recording device, including data loggers. More formal than ロガー.
Specifically a data logger. Common in technical fields.
We recorded temperature changes with a data logger.
To refer to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta).
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.
He is a logger. (incorrect if meaning lumberjack)
This recording device automatically saves data.