Translation guide
In Japanese, 'radio frequency' is most commonly expressed as 周波数 (shūhasū) for the general concept of frequency, or more specifically as 無線周波数 (musen shūhasū) when emphasizing radio communication. The abbreviation RF is also widely used in technical contexts.
The physical frequency used for radio communication, typically in the range of kHz to GHz.
The most direct and common translation for 'radio frequency' in technical and general contexts.
この装置は無線周波数を使って通信します。
This device communicates using radio frequency.
The abbreviation 'RF' is commonly used in technical documents, product specifications, and engineering contexts.
RF回路の設計には注意が必要です。
Care is needed in designing RF circuits.
Literally 'high frequency', often used to refer to radio frequencies in contexts like heating, welding, or general RF applications. Can be ambiguous without context.
高周波加熱は工業プロセスで使われます。
Radio frequency heating is used in industrial processes.
The number of cycles per second of a wave, not necessarily limited to radio.
The standard term for 'frequency' in physics and engineering. When context makes it clear, this can be used for radio frequency.
このラジオの周波数を合わせてください。
Please tune to the frequency of this radio.
The technology that uses radio waves to identify and track tags attached to objects.
The abbreviation RFID is universally used in Japanese technical and business contexts.
RFIDタグは在庫管理に役立ちます。
RFID tags are useful for inventory management.
The full Japanese translation of RFID, rarely used in practice; the abbreviation is preferred.
無線周波数識別技術は物流で重要です。
Radio frequency identification technology is important in logistics.