Translation guide
The English word 'tangible' refers to something that can be touched, is real, or is clear and definite. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
tangible assets
Verb meaning 'to touch' or 'to feel'. Used to describe something that can be touched. Often used in the potential form 触れられる.
This artwork is actually tangible (can be touched).
Means 'having substance' or 'substantial'. Used to emphasize physical reality, often in philosophical or technical contexts.
tangible evidence
Emphasizing that something is real, concrete, or perceptible, as opposed to abstract or imaginary.
The most common way to say 'tangible' in the sense of concrete or specific. Used for results, examples, plans, etc.
We need tangible results.
Please give a tangible example.
Literally 'visible to the eye', used for tangible results or effects that are clearly observable.
tangible results
Means 'can be felt/experienced'. Used when something is tangibly felt, like a sense of progress or achievement.
I can feel tangible growth.
Describing something that is clear, definite, or substantial, such as evidence, benefits, or differences.
具体的 (concrete) focuses on specificity and detail, while 明確 (clear) focuses on clarity and lack of ambiguity. For 'tangible results', 具体的な結果 is more common when you want concrete outcomes, while 明確な結果 emphasizes clear, unmistakable results.
Make a concrete (tangible) plan.
Set clear (tangible) goals.
The English word 'tangible' is often used metaphorically. Direct translations like 触れるもの may sound odd in Japanese. Use 具体的な or 明確な for abstract contexts.
We need tangible proof.
The benefits are tangible.