Translation guide
The field of creating and manipulating visual content using computers. In Japanese, the English term is widely used as-is, but there are also native terms for specific contexts.
Referring to computer graphics as a discipline, technology, or general concept.
The most common and direct loanword from English. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
彼はコンピューターグラフィックスの専門家です。
He is a specialist in computer graphics.
Abbreviation of 'computer graphics', very common in Japanese. Used in movies, games, and design.
この映画のCGは素晴らしい。
The CG in this movie is amazing.
Variant without the long vowel mark. Less common but still used.
コンピュータグラフィックスの技術が進歩している。
Computer graphics technology is advancing.
Referring to the actual images, renders, or visual content produced using computer graphics.
Used to refer to computer-generated imagery, especially in entertainment media.
あのシーンのCGはリアルだね。
The CG in that scene looks realistic, doesn't it?
Can also refer to the images themselves, though slightly more formal.
このコンピューターグラフィックスはとても美しい。
These computer graphics are very beautiful.
Referring to computer graphics as a field of study in university or school.
Used for academic courses or lectures on computer graphics theory.
来学期はコンピューターグラフィックス論を取るつもりです。
I plan to take Computer Graphics Theory next semester.
Abbreviated form often used in course titles, meaning 'Introduction to CG'.
CG概論の授業は面白い。
The Introduction to CG class is interesting.
In casual conversation, CG (シージー) is far more common than the full term. Use the full term in formal writing or when clarity is needed.
このゲームのCGはすごい。
The CG in this game is amazing.