Translation guide
A technology that merges real and virtual worlds to produce new environments where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time.
The broad concept of blending real and virtual environments, often used in tech contexts.
The standard Japanese translation for 'mixed reality'. Used in academic and technical contexts.
複合現実は、現実世界と仮想世界を融合させる技術です。
Mixed reality is a technology that merges the real world and the virtual world.
The abbreviation 'MR' is widely understood in tech circles, often used in presentations and articles.
MRデバイスを使うと、現実の部屋に仮想オブジェクトを表示できます。
Using an MR device, you can display virtual objects in a real room.
A direct loanword from English. Less common than '複合現実' or 'MR', but may appear in some contexts.
ミックスドリアリティの研究が進んでいます。
Research on mixed reality is advancing.
Referring to the concept that mixed reality encompasses a range from real environment to virtual environment, including augmented reality and augmented virtuality.
Often used when discussing the perceptual aspect or the continuum of mixed reality. Contains '感' (feeling/sensation).
複合現実感は、現実と仮想の間に位置する体験を指します。
Mixed reality refers to experiences situated between reality and virtuality.
Literally 'reality-virtuality continuum'. Used in academic papers to describe the spectrum from real to virtual.
現実仮想連続体の概念は、ミルグラムによって提唱されました。
The concept of the reality-virtuality continuum was proposed by Milgram.
Used in contexts like video games or interactive experiences that blend real-world elements with digital content.
A compound noun meaning 'mixed reality game'. Commonly used in gaming media.
複合現実ゲームでは、現実の風景がゲームの舞台になります。
In mixed reality games, real-world scenery becomes the game's stage.
Abbreviated form, common in casual tech talk.
最新のMRゲームは、すごく没入感がある。
The latest MR game is incredibly immersive.
Applications in training, remote assistance, design, etc.
Means 'mixed reality technology'. Used in business and industrial contexts.
複合現実技術を活用した遠隔支援システムが導入された。
A remote assistance system utilizing mixed reality technology was introduced.
Common in business pitches; 'MR solution'.
当社は製造業向けのMRソリューションを提供しています。
We provide MR solutions for the manufacturing industry.
In casual conversation or tech articles, 'MR' (エムアール) is often used instead of the full term '複合現実'. However, in formal documents or when first introducing the concept, it's better to use the full term.
Augmented reality (AR) is 拡張現実 (かくちょうげんじつ), virtual reality (VR) is 仮想現実 (かそうげんじつ). Mixed reality (MR) is often considered a superset or a specific type of AR where virtual objects interact with the real environment.