Translation guide
A hollow chamber in a musical instrument or device that amplifies or resonates sound. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed as サウンドボックス (sounds bokkusu) or 共鳴箱 (kyōmeibako), but the specific term depends on context.
The hollow body of a stringed instrument (e.g., guitar, violin) that amplifies sound.
Literally 'resonance box'. The standard technical term for the sound box of a musical instrument.
The guitar's sound box cracked.
Means 'body' or 'torso'. In the context of stringed instruments like shamisen or biwa, it refers to the sound box. More traditional term.
The cabinet or box that houses a loudspeaker driver.
A hollow part in a device (e.g., a music box, a stethoscope) that amplifies sound.
共鳴箱 is the traditional technical term, while サウンドボックス is a loanword often used in casual or product contexts. For musical instruments, 共鳴箱 is more precise; for modern electronics, サウンドボックス or スピーカーボックス is common.
Loanword from English. Commonly used in casual or modern contexts, especially for electronic instruments or speakers.
This sound box has great bass resonance.
The shamisen's sound box is made of cat skin.
Technical term for speaker enclosure, often used in audio engineering.
This enclosure is a sealed type.
ギターアンプのキャビネットを新調した。
I got a new cabinet for my guitar amp.
Also used for non-musical devices, especially in product descriptions.
The sound box of this stethoscope has good sensitivity.