Translation guide
A theodolite is a precision surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles. In Japanese, the standard term is セオドライト, with 経緯儀 used in technical contexts.
The standard term for a theodolite used in surveying and engineering.
The most common and widely understood term for a theodolite in Japanese. Used in both professional and educational settings.
The surveyor measured the angle using a theodolite.
A more technical or formal term, often used in official documents or by older professionals. Literally 'longitude-latitude instrument'.
この経緯儀は高精度の測量に適している。
This theodolite is suitable for high-precision surveying.