Translation guide
The English word 'tuning' covers adjusting musical instruments, engines, and electronic devices for optimal performance. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
Adjusting a musical instrument to the correct pitch.
The standard term for tuning a musical instrument, especially a piano. Used as a noun or with する to form a verb.
ピアノの調律を頼んだ。
I had the piano tuned.
Loanword from English, commonly used for tuning guitars and other instruments. Often used with する.
ギターのチューニングをする。
I tune the guitar.
Literally 'sound matching', used for tuning instruments to each other, like in an orchestra before a performance.
演奏前に音合わせをしましょう。
Let's tune up before the performance.
Adjusting an engine or car for better performance.
The most common term for car or engine tuning, borrowed from English. Used with する.
彼は車のチューニングに詳しい。
He knows a lot about car tuning.
General term for adjustment, can be used for tuning engines or parts. More formal than チューニング.
Adjusting a radio, TV, or other device to receive a signal clearly.
Used for tuning radios, TVs, and other electronic devices. Often used with する.
ラジオのチューニングを合わせる。
I tune the radio.
Technical term for tuning a circuit or receiver to a specific frequency. Used in engineering contexts.
Making small adjustments to improve something.
Literally 'fine adjustment', used for making small, precise changes to a system, plan, or device.
計画を微調整する必要がある。
We need to fine-tune the plan.
General adjustment, can be used for tuning or tweaking. Less specific than 微調整.
チューニング is a loanword used for musical instruments (especially guitars), cars, and electronics. 調律 is specifically for tuning pianos and similar instruments. 調整 is a general term for adjustment and can be used in many contexts, including tuning.
ピアノの調律は専門家に頼む。
Piano tuning is done by a specialist.
ギターのチューニングが狂っている。
The guitar is out of tune.
機械の調整をする。
I adjust the machine.
エンジンの調整が必要だ。
The engine needs tuning.
受信機を正しい周波数に同調させる。
Tune the receiver to the correct frequency.
設定を調整してください。
Please adjust the settings.