Translation guide
A measurement system for the diameter or thickness of wire, often using standardized scales like AWG or SWG.
ワイヤゲージ
wire gauge (system)
Referring to the standardized measurement system for wire thickness, such as AWG or SWG.
The direct loanword for 'wire gauge', commonly used in technical contexts.
このワイヤゲージはAWG規格です。
This wire gauge is AWG standard.
Literally 'wire diameter standard', used in formal or technical documents.
線径規格を確認してください。
Please check the wire gauge standard.
Refers to the gauge number itself, like 'AWG 12'. Less common as a system name.
この線番号は何ですか？
What is this wire gauge number?
A physical tool used to measure the diameter of a wire.
Also used for the measuring tool itself, often a disc with slots or a caliper-like device.
ワイヤゲージで線の太さを測ります。
Measure the wire thickness with a wire gauge.
A more descriptive term meaning 'wire diameter measuring instrument'.
線径測定器を使ってください。
Please use the wire gauge tool.
Referring to the actual thickness measurement, like '12 gauge'.
Attach the gauge number before ゲージ, e.g., 12ゲージ (12 gauge). Common in technical fields.
12ゲージのワイヤーを使います。
I use 12-gauge wire.
Used in some contexts like electrical wiring, e.g., 12番線 (No. 12 wire).
この回路には14番線が必要です。
This circuit requires 14-gauge wire.
In Japanese, gauge numbers are typically expressed as 'number + ゲージ' (e.g., 12ゲージ). For electrical wires, '番線' (ばんせん) is also common, especially in construction contexts.