Translation guide
In Japanese, 'wireless charging' is commonly expressed using the borrowed term ワイヤレス充電 or the more technical 無線充電. The concept is widely understood, especially for smartphones and electric vehicles.
Refers to charging devices like smartphones without a cable, typically using Qi standard.
The most common and natural way to say 'wireless charging' in everyday conversation and product descriptions. Uses the English loanword 'wireless'.
This smartphone supports wireless charging.
I bought a wireless charger.
A more technical term using native Japanese words. Common in specifications, technical documents, and formal contexts.
The Qi standard is mainstream for wireless charging.
Literally 'charge by just placing'. A consumer-friendly term emphasizing the ease of use. Often seen in marketing for smartphones and accessories.
I'm looking for a case that supports wireless charging (lit. 'place-and-charge').
Wireless charging for electric vehicles, often using inductive charging pads.
Both mean 'wireless charging'. ワイヤレス充電 is more common in consumer contexts, while 無線充電 sounds more technical and is often used in written specifications. For everyday talk about smartphones, ワイヤレス充電 is preferred.
Wireless charging is convenient.
The efficiency of wireless charging is lower than wired.
Also used for EVs, but less technical. Understandable in general contexts.
Wireless charging for EVs is not yet widespread.