Translation guide
The English word 'electronic' generally refers to devices, systems, or music that use electricity and electronic components. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 電子 (denshi), used in compounds. For consumer electronics, 電化製品 (denka seihin) or 家電 (kaden) are typical. When describing music, エレクトロニック (erekutoronikku) or 電子音楽 (denshi ongaku) are used.
電子機器
electronic device
Describing something that uses electronic circuits, such as devices, systems, or components.
The standard prefix meaning 'electronic', used in compounds like 電子レンジ (microwave oven), 電子辞書 (electronic dictionary), etc.
電子レンジで温めてください。
Please heat it up in the microwave.
電子辞書は便利です。
Electronic dictionaries are convenient.
Refers to electrical appliances or electronic goods, often used for household items.
新しい電化製品を買いました。
I bought a new electronic appliance.
Short for 家庭用電気製品 (household electric appliances). Common in everyday speech.
家電量販店に行きます。
I'm going to an electronics store.
Referring to music produced using electronic instruments or technology.
Loanword from English, commonly used for the genre 'electronic music'.
彼はエレクトロニックミュージックが好きです。
He likes electronic music.
Referring to information stored or transmitted electronically, such as files, documents, or communication.
Used in compounds like 電子データ (electronic data), 電子メール (email), 電子書籍 (e-book).
電子メールで送ってください。
Please send it by email.
電子書籍をダウンロードしました。
I downloaded an e-book.
Often used interchangeably with 'electronic' for digital formats, though technically distinct.
電子 (denshi) is a prefix meaning 'electronic' and is used in technical compounds. 電化製品 (denka seihin) refers to electrical appliances in general, while 家電 (kaden) is the casual term for household electronics. Use 電子 for components and technology, and 家電 for everyday appliances.
The loanword エレクトロニック is mainly used for music genres. For electronic devices, use 電子 or 電化製品 instead.
The native Japanese term for electronic music, slightly more formal or technical.
電子音楽のコンサートに行きました。
I went to an electronic music concert.
デジタルデータを保存する。
Save the digital data.