Translation guide
Describes movement that is slower than normal, often used in film, video, or describing actions. The most common Japanese equivalent is スローモーション, a loanword from English.
Referring to the technique of showing action at a slower speed than real life, typically in movies, sports replays, or videos.
Describing an action or event that occurs at a slower pace than usual, not necessarily related to film.
A natural way to describe slow movement in general. ゆっくり means 'slowly' or 'leisurely'.
彼はゆっくりとした動きで手を上げた。
He raised his hand in slow motion.
The standard loanword for 'slow motion' in the context of film and video. Widely understood and used.
そのシーンはスローモーションで再生された。
That scene was played back in slow motion.
Literally 'slow playback'. Used when specifically talking about playing back a recording at a reduced speed.
スロー再生でゴールの瞬間を確認した。
I checked the moment of the goal in slow motion playback.
Means 'like slow motion', used to compare real-life slow movement to the film effect.
すべてがスローモーションのように感じられた。
Everything felt like it was in slow motion.