Translation guide
The English word 'sampling' covers several distinct actions: taking a small part to represent a whole (for testing or analysis), trying a small amount of something (like food or music), and in technical contexts, converting continuous signals into discrete data. This guide organizes Japanese expressions by these core meanings.
To take a representative portion of something (e.g., food, water, population) for examination, quality control, or statistical purposes.
The most direct loanword equivalent, widely used in technical, scientific, and business contexts. It covers statistical sampling, product sampling, and similar concepts.
We performed random sampling to check the quality of the products.
We conducted sampling of 1000 people for market research.
A formal, technical term used primarily in statistics and research methodology. It literally means 'specimen extraction'.
As a sampling method, we used stratified sampling.
Used specifically for collecting physical samples, such as water, soil, or biological specimens, often in scientific or environmental contexts.
We conducted sampling of river water for water quality testing.
A more casual, everyday way to say 'take a sample'. Suitable for informal conversations or non-technical contexts.
Let's take a sample of this sauce to check the taste.
To taste, test, or experience a small portion of something, often to decide if you like it or want more.
Specifically means 'sampling food' (tasting). Commonly used in stores, markets, or when trying new dishes.
I sampled the newly released cheese at the supermarket.
Specifically means 'sampling drinks' (tasting beverages like wine, sake, tea).
A general phrase for 'tasting' or 'sampling flavor', used in cooking or when trying something to check the taste. More casual than 試食.
Means 'sampling audio' (listening to a preview of music, audio equipment, etc.). Used in contexts like music stores or online previews.
To take a portion of a sound recording and reuse it in a new piece of music.
The standard term in music production, identical to the English loanword. Used for both the act and the resulting sample.
His track samples old soul music.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'to sample a sound source'. Used when clarifying what is being sampled.
To convert an analog signal into a digital signal by taking measurements at regular intervals.
The standard technical term in electronics and digital signal processing.
To digitize audio, sampling is necessary.
A formal, academic term for sampling in signal processing, often seen in textbooks. Less common in everyday technical conversation.
Use サンプリング for technical, statistical, or music contexts. For tasting food or drink, use 試食 (food) or 試飲 (beverages). 味見をする is a casual alternative for checking flavor while cooking.
market research sampling
sampling event for new products (food)
While サンプリング is understood, it sounds overly technical if you just want to try a piece of cheese at a store. Use 試食 or 味見 instead.
I sampled various kinds of bread at the tasting corner.
ワイナリーで数種類のワインを試飲した。
We sampled several types of wine at the winery.
I sampled the dish while cooking and added salt.
CDショップで新譜を試聴した。
I sampled the new release at the CD shop.
I looped the sampled drum sound.
This synthesizer samples real instrument sounds.
サンプリング周波数が高いほど、原音に近い音質になる。
The higher the sampling rate, the closer the sound quality is to the original.
According to the sampling theorem, the sampling frequency must be at least twice the highest frequency of the signal to reconstruct the original signal.