Translation guide
A device that detects metal objects, commonly used in security screening, treasure hunting, and industrial applications.
The physical device used to detect metal, whether handheld or walk-through.
Specifically the gate-type metal detector used at airports and event venues.
Commonly used for walk-through metal detectors in security settings.
金属探知ゲートをくぐってください。
Please walk through the metal detector gate.
The portable wand used for secondary screening.
Specifies a handheld metal detector, often used by security personnel.
警備員がハンディ金属探知機で身体検査をした。
The guard did a body check with a handheld metal detector.
In everyday conversation, 金属探知機 is the safest choice. For security contexts, 金属探知ゲート or ハンディ金属探知機 may be more precise. Avoid 探知機 alone unless the context is obvious.
The standard term for a metal detector, used in security, archaeology, and hobby contexts.
空港で金属探知機を通った。
I went through a metal detector at the airport.
彼は金属探知機で宝探しをしている。
He is treasure hunting with a metal detector.
A variant of 金属探知機, slightly less common but still widely understood. The character 器 emphasizes 'instrument'.
この金属探知器は感度が高い。
This metal detector has high sensitivity.
Shortened form, but ambiguous without context. Can refer to any detector (e.g., gas detector). Use only when context is clear.
探知機が反応した。
The detector reacted.
Often used in airports and buildings, though it may refer to any security gate, not exclusively metal detection.
セキュリティゲートで引っかかった。
I set off the security gate.
Literally 'metal detection wand', less common but descriptive.
金属探知棒で靴の中を調べられた。
They checked inside my shoes with a metal detection wand.