感度
Meanings
1
sensitivity; reception quality
Used for the sensitivity of measuring instruments, sensors, and the reception quality of radios, TVs, and similar devices.
This thermometer has high sensitivity.
Radio reception gets poor in the mountains.
2
film speed; ISO sensitivity
Specifically refers to the light sensitivity of photographic film or digital camera sensors; often expressed as ISO value.
In dark places, you need to increase the film's sensitivity.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の感度を調整するto adjust the sensitivity of something (e.g. a sensor or radio)
I adjusted the receiver's sensitivity.
- 感度が高いto have high sensitivity
This sensor has high sensitivity.
- 感度が悪いto have poor reception/sensitivity
Cell phone reception is poor in the mountains.
- ISO感度を〈数〉に設定するto set the ISO sensitivity to a certain value
I raised the ISO sensitivity to shoot in a dark place.
Expressions
- 感度良好loud and clear; receiving well