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.
This robot uses servo motors.
Shortened form, common in casual conversation among hobbyists.
The servo broke, so I have to replace it.
Referring to the broader concept of a servo mechanism or feedback control system.
Expressing the action of controlling something using a servo.
Literally 'to control with a servo'. Natural way to express the action.
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'.