Translation guide
A private telephone network used within an organization, allowing internal calls and sharing of external lines. In Japanese, this is typically referred to by the acronym PBX or the full term 構内交換機.
The hardware/software system that manages internal and external calls in an office or building.
The most common way to refer to a private branch exchange in Japanese, using the English acronym. Widely understood in business and technical contexts.
新しいPBXを導入しました。
We installed a new PBX.
In Japanese business settings, 'PBX' (pronounced ピービーエックス) is the standard term. The full Japanese term 構内交換機 is understood but less common in everyday conversation.
The formal Japanese term for PBX. Used in technical documentation or formal settings.
構内交換機の設定を変更する必要があります。
We need to change the settings of the private branch exchange.
A more general term for telephone exchange, sometimes used for PBX in less technical contexts.
この電話交換機は古いので交換したい。
This telephone exchange is old, so we want to replace it.