Translation guide
The English word "galley" has two main meanings: a type of ship and a part of a ship or aircraft. This guide covers how to express these in Japanese.
Referring to a long, low ship propelled mainly by oars, used in ancient and medieval times.
The most common and direct translation for a historical galley ship. 'ガレー' is a loanword from English/Portuguese, and '船' means ship.
Referring to the kitchen area on a ship or aircraft.
Referring to a proof sheet from a printer, historically called a galley proof.
Short for 'galley proof'. The standard term in publishing and printing.
When talking about historical ships, use ガレー船. For the kitchen area on modern ships or aircraft, 調理室 or ギャレー are appropriate. ギャレー is more common in aviation contexts.
古代のガレー船は多くの漕ぎ手によって動かされた。
Ancient galleys were propelled by many rowers.
Often used in historical or fantasy contexts without '船', but can be ambiguous. Clearer with context.
そのガレーは海戦で活躍した。
The galley played an active role in naval battles.
Literally 'oar ship'. A more technical or descriptive term, less common in everyday language.
櫂船は古代地中海で広く使われた。
Oar ships were widely used in the ancient Mediterranean.
Standard term for a kitchen on a ship or aircraft. Literally 'cooking room'.
船の調理室でコックが食事を準備している。
The cook is preparing meals in the ship's galley.
Loanword from English 'galley', commonly used in modern contexts, especially in aviation and maritime industries.
客室乗務員はギャレーで飲み物を用意します。
Flight attendants prepare drinks in the galley.
General word for kitchen, can be used for ships but is less specific. Often implies a larger kitchen.
大型客船の厨房では多くの料理人が働いている。
Many chefs work in the galley of a large passenger ship.
著者がゲラをチェックする。
The author checks the galley proofs.
Literally 'proof print'. A more formal or traditional term for a proof sheet.
校正刷りに赤字を入れる。
Mark corrections on the galley proof.