Translation guide
How to express the idea of switching between two states, especially in technology and everyday contexts.
To alternate between two conditions, like turning something on or off, or showing and hiding an element.
To secure something using a toggle fastener, like on a coat or bag.
General word for fastener; can refer to a toggle. Often used with verbs like 留める (to fasten).
切り替える is the safest choice for most 'toggle' actions in software and settings. It works with objects like 画面 (screen), モード (mode), 設定 (settings). For physical switches, スイッチを切り替える is common.
Do not use トグル as a verb by itself without する. Saying これをトグル is incomplete; use トグルする or 切り替える instead.
General verb meaning to switch or change over. Commonly used for toggling between modes, views, or settings.
表示を切り替える
toggle the display
モードを切り替えるボタン
a button to toggle the mode
Loanword from English, used as a noun or with する to mean toggle, especially in UI/software contexts.
Alternate kanji form of 切り替える, often used interchangeably. Slight nuance of switching between discrete options.
入力ソースを切り換える
toggle the input source
Explicitly says 'switch on/off', used when the toggle is clearly a power or enable/disable action.
このボタンでオン・オフを切り替えます
Use this button to toggle on and off.
コートの留め具を留める
fasten the coat's toggle
Specifically a toggle button on clothing, like a duffle coat.
ダッフルコートのトグルボタン
the toggle buttons on a duffle coat
Descriptive phrase meaning 'rod-shaped fastener', used when explaining what a toggle is.
この鞄には棒状の留め具が付いています
This bag has a toggle fastener.