Translation guide
The English word 'mesh' can refer to a physical net-like material, the act of interlocking parts (like gears), or the concept of fitting together harmoniously. This guide covers the most common Japanese expressions for these meanings.
Describing a material or object made of a network of wires, threads, or holes, such as a sieve, screen, or fabric.
General word for net, mesh, or network. Can refer to physical nets, wire mesh, or figurative networks.
この網は細かいですね。
This mesh is fine, isn't it?
金網でできたフェンス
a fence made of wire mesh
Loanword from English, commonly used in fashion (mesh fabric), computing (mesh network), and technical contexts.
メッシュ素材のキャップ
a cap made of mesh material
メッシュWi-Fiシステム
mesh Wi-Fi system
Refers specifically to the individual openings or stitches in a mesh or net. Often used when talking about the size or shape of the holes.
この網の網目は大きすぎる。
The mesh of this net is too large.
Describing how the teeth of gears fit together, or more generally how mechanical parts engage.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to mesh' or 'to engage' (of gears). Describes the state of being interlocked.
歯車がうまく噛み合っていない。
The gears aren't meshing properly.
Transitive verb meaning 'to mesh' or 'to engage' (gears). Describes the action of making them interlock.
Describing how ideas, plans, personalities, or schedules work well together.
Also used figuratively for things that mesh or fit together well, like opinions or personalities.
私たちの意見は噛み合わなかった。
Our opinions didn't mesh.
General phrase meaning 'to go well' or 'to work out'. Can be used when people or plans mesh smoothly.
新しいチームはうまくいっている。
The new team is meshing well.
More formal word meaning 'to harmonize'. Used for abstract concepts meshing together.
彼の考えは全体の計画と調和している。
His ideas mesh with the overall plan.
歯車を慎重に噛み合わせてください。
Please mesh the gears carefully.