Translation guide
The ability to see in low-light conditions, or technology that enables this.
Referring to the natural or enhanced ability to see at night or in darkness.
General term for night vision, often used in technical contexts or for devices.
このカメラは暗視機能が付いています。
This camera has a night vision function.
Describes a person or animal that can see well in the dark naturally.
猫は夜目が利く。
Cats have good night vision.
A more descriptive way to say 'can see even in the dark', not a fixed term.
彼は暗闇でも見えるらしい。
He seems to be able to see even in the dark.
Referring to equipment such as goggles or scopes that allow seeing in the dark.
Standard term for night vision equipment.
兵士は暗視装置を使って移動した。
The soldiers moved using night vision devices.
Loanword from English, commonly used in product names or casual contexts.
この双眼鏡はナイトビジョン対応です。
These binoculars are night vision compatible.
Specifically night vision goggles.
暗視ゴーグルを装着した。
I put on night vision goggles.