Translation guide
The English term 'upscaling' refers to increasing the resolution, quality, or scale of something, especially in digital media, technology, and business. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the appropriate expression depends on the context.
To increase the pixel resolution of an image or video, often using AI or software.
Literally 'making high resolution'. A general term for increasing resolution, commonly used in technical contexts.
このソフトは画像の高解像度化ができます。
This software can upscale images.
Direct loanword from English. Widely understood in tech and gaming communities.
AIによるアップスケーリング技術が進歩している。
AI-based upscaling technology is advancing.
A more casual, verb-based expression meaning 'to raise the resolution'.
この動画の解像度を上げたい。
I want to upscale this video.
To expand the scale of operations, production, or business activities.
Standard business term meaning 'to expand the scale'. Natural for describing upscaling of operations.
生産規模を拡大する計画です。
We plan to upscale production.
Loanword from English 'scale up'. Common in business and tech contexts.
事業をスケールアップするために投資を募る。
We are seeking investment to upscale the business.
To improve the quality or grade of something, not necessarily resolution.
General term for improving quality. Can be used when 'upscaling' refers to enhancing overall quality.
製品の品質を向上させる必要がある。
We need to upscale the product quality.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'upscaling'. Choose the expression based on whether you mean resolution, scale, or quality.
アップスケーリングは画像にしか使えない。
Upscaling (the loanword) is only used for images.