Translation guide
A machine used to spin fibers into yarn or thread. In Japanese, the term depends on the context—whether it's industrial textile machinery, a home spinning wheel, or a specific type of spinning frame.
A large machine in a factory that spins cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers into yarn.
General term for a spinning machine used in textile mills. Covers various types of industrial spinning frames.
この工場には最新の紡績機が導入されている。
The latest spinning machines have been introduced in this factory.
Specifically a ring spinning frame, the most common type of industrial spinning machine. Used in technical contexts.
精紡機の回転速度を調整する。
Adjust the rotation speed of the ring spinning frame.
Abbreviation of 紡績機, used in industry jargon or compound words.
紡機メーカーが新製品を発表した。
A spinning machine manufacturer announced a new product.
A small, often foot-powered machine used at home for spinning wool or flax into yarn, typically for crafts.
Traditional spinning wheel, often seen in folk crafts or fairy tales. The most common term for a non-industrial spinning device.
祖母は糸車で羊毛を紡いでいた。
My grandmother used to spin wool with a spinning wheel.
Another term for spinning wheel, emphasizing the act of spinning (紡ぐ). Slightly more literary.
昔話に出てくる紡ぎ車。
A spinning wheel that appears in old tales.
A hand-held tool for spinning, like a drop spindle, not a full machine.
A spindle used for hand-spinning. Can refer to the part of a spinning machine or a simple hand tool.
紡錘を使って糸を紡ぐ方法を学ぶ。
Learn how to spin yarn using a spindle.
Archaic term for a spindle, rarely used alone. Sometimes appears in historical contexts.
古いつむが博物館に展示されている。
An old spindle is displayed in the museum.
The direct translation 'スピニングマシン' is not commonly used in Japanese. Use context-appropriate terms like 紡績機 for industrial machines or 糸車 for traditional spinning wheels.