Translation guide
The English word 'modeling' covers several distinct concepts. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression based on the intended meaning.
Working as a fashion model, posing for photos or on a runway.
The most common way to say 'modeling' as a profession. Often used with する to mean 'to work as a model'.
彼女はモデルをしている。
She is a model.
モデルの仕事がしたい。
I want to do modeling work.
Refers to modeling activities, often used when talking about the work itself.
彼はモデル活動を始めた。
He started modeling.
Creating three-dimensional digital models using software.
Direct loanword used in technical contexts for 3D modeling.
3Dモデリングのスキルを学んでいる。
I'm learning 3D modeling skills.
Literally '3D model creation', a more descriptive phrase.
3Dモデル作成に時間がかかる。
3D modeling takes time.
Building scale models, such as cars, planes, or figures.
General term for making models as a hobby.
彼の趣味は模型作りだ。
His hobby is modeling.
Short for 'plastic model', often used to refer to the activity of building them.
週末はプラモデルを作っている。
I spend weekends modeling (building plastic models).
Showing how to do something as an example for others to imitate.
To set an example, to model good behavior.
先生が模範を示した。
The teacher modeled the behavior.
To show a model or example, often in teaching.
まず手本を見せてください。
Please model it first.
Creating a simplified representation of a system or phenomenon.
The act of modeling in a scientific or mathematical sense.
この現象をモデル化するのは難しい。
Modeling this phenomenon is difficult.
Mathematical model; often used in academic contexts.
数理モデルを使って予測する。
Predict using mathematical modeling.
The loanword モデリング is primarily used for 3D computer modeling. For fashion modeling, use モデル or モデル活動.