Translation guide
The twisting of an object due to an applied torque. In everyday contexts, this is often expressed with verbs like ねじる (to twist) or nouns like ねじれ (twist). In technical fields, トーション or ねじり are used.
The action or state of twisting something, or being twisted.
Noun form of ねじる (to twist). Refers to the act of twisting or the state of being twisted. Common in everyday and technical contexts.
The rotational force that causes twisting.
Literally 'twisting force'. Commonly used in physics and engineering to refer to torque or torsional force.
A condition where an organ twists on itself, e.g., testicular torsion.
The English word 'torsion' is often technical. In everyday Japanese, use ねじる (to twist) or ねじれ (twist) instead of trying to directly translate 'torsion'.
This machine is resistant to torsion.
Noun form of ねじれる (to become twisted). Emphasizes the resulting twisted state or deformation.
Measure the torsion of the metal.
Loanword from English 'torsion'. Used primarily in technical or scientific contexts, such as physics or engineering.
Torsion bars are used in car suspensions.
When torsion is applied, the rod deforms.
Loanword for 'torque'. More common in mechanical and automotive contexts than ねじり力.
Measure the engine's torque.
Medical term for torsion or twisting of an organ. Used in compounds like 精巣捻転 (testicular torsion).
Testicular torsion requires emergency surgery.