Translation guide
The English word "mileage" has several distinct meanings. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression depending on whether you're talking about distance traveled, fuel efficiency, benefits gained, or wear and tear.
The total distance a vehicle has traveled, often shown on an odometer.
The standard term for distance traveled by a vehicle. Used in formal and technical contexts.
This car has a mileage of 100,000 kilometers.
Loanword from English, often used in the context of frequent flyer programs or car mileage in casual conversation.
When you accumulate mileage, you can get a free flight ticket.
The distance a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel.
The standard term for fuel efficiency, literally 'fuel consumption'. Often expressed in km/L.
This car gets good mileage.
Please teach me driving methods to improve mileage.
A more casual way to say a car is fuel-efficient, focusing on saving money on gas.
This car gets great mileage, so it saves me money.
The amount of use or benefit you get from something.
Literally 'what one gains'. Used to talk about the benefit or value derived from an experience or effort.
I got a lot of mileage out of this experience.
Means 'to be useful'. Can be used to express that something has been beneficial or has served its purpose well.
Literally 'there is value in using'. Implies that something has been worth using or has provided good service.
The amount of use something has already had, or how much longer it can be used.
The English word "mileage" covers several distinct concepts. Avoid directly translating it as マイレージ unless you're specifically talking about frequent flyer miles or in a casual car context. For distance traveled, use 走行距離; for fuel efficiency, use 燃費.
I got a lot of mileage out of this skill at work.
This tool really gives you a lot of mileage.
このバッテリーの寿命はあとどれくらいですか？
How much mileage does this battery have left?