Translation guide
A decorative box that plays music when opened or wound up.
Referring to the physical object that plays music.
The most common and natural word for a music box in Japanese. Derived from Dutch 'orgel'.
彼女は誕生日にオルゴールをもらった。
She received a music box for her birthday.
このオルゴールは祖母の形見です。
This music box is a keepsake from my grandmother.
A less common, more literal translation. Understandable but not as natural as オルゴール.
アンティークの音楽箱を集めています。
I collect antique music boxes.