Translation guide
The English word 'poll' can refer to a survey of opinions, the act of voting in an election, or the place where voting occurs. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning, from formal surveys to casual quick polls.
To ask a group of people for their opinions or preferences, often for statistics or feedback.
The most common and versatile word for a questionnaire or opinion survey. Used in both formal and casual contexts.
このアンケートにご協力ください。
Please cooperate with this survey.
アンケートの結果を集計しています。
We are tallying the results of the survey.
Specifically a public opinion poll, often used in news and political contexts.
A survey about awareness or attitudes, often used in academic or corporate settings.
The act of casting a vote in an election.
The general term for voting or casting a ballot. Can be used as a noun or verb (suru-verb).
投票に行ってきました。
I went to vote.
投票率が低かったです。
The voter turnout was low.
Means 'election' but often used in phrases like 'go to the polls' (選挙に行く). Not a direct translation of 'poll' but used in similar contexts.
The physical location where people go to vote.
The standard term for a polling station or voting place.
投票所は小学校です。
The polling place is the elementary school.
Also means polling place, slightly more formal or used for larger venues.
投票会場の混雑状況を確認してください。
Please check the congestion status of the polling venue.
A quick show of hands or informal vote to gauge opinion in a meeting or group.
Literally 'raising hands', used for a quick poll or vote by show of hands.
挙手で決めましょう。
Let's decide by a show of hands.
A 'simple survey' used for quick informal polls, often online or on paper.
簡単なアンケートを取ります。
I'll take a quick poll.
The English word 'poll' is sometimes transcribed as ポール, but this is rare and usually refers to a pole or Paul. For surveys, use アンケート or 世論調査.
最新の世論調査では、支持率が下がっています。
In the latest opinion poll, the approval rating is dropping.
消費者意識調査を実施しました。
We conducted a consumer awareness survey.
Tomorrow is the election.