Translation guide
A servo is a device that uses feedback to control position, speed, or torque. In everyday English, it often refers to a small motor used in robotics and RC vehicles. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese.
Referring to a servo motor, especially in robotics, hobby electronics, or industrial contexts.
The most common and direct translation. Used in technical and hobby contexts.
このロボットにはサーボモーターが使われています。
This robot uses servo motors.
Shortened form, common in casual conversation among hobbyists.
サーボが壊れたから交換しないと。
The servo broke, so I have to replace it.
Referring to the broader concept of a servo mechanism or feedback control system.
Technical term for servo mechanism.
この装置はサーボ機構で動いています。
This device operates using a servo mechanism.
Used for servo systems, especially in industrial automation.
工場のサーボシステムが故障した。
The factory's servo system broke down.
Expressing the action of controlling something using a servo.
Literally 'to control with a servo'. Natural way to express the action.
このアームはサーボで制御されています。
This arm is controlled by a servo.
In Japanese, 'サーボ' is almost always understood as a servo motor in everyday tech talk. For formal or academic writing, use 'サーボ機構' or 'サーボシステム'.