Translation guide
A thin, flexible strand of glass or plastic used to transmit light signals, commonly for telecommunications and networking.
The physical medium or technology of transmitting light through thin glass/plastic strands.
The most common and widely understood term for optical fiber in Japanese. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
このケーブルは光ファイバーを使っています。
This cable uses optical fiber.
光ファイバー通信は高速です。
Optical fiber communication is high-speed.
A variant spelling without the long vowel mark. Equally common in technical documents.
光ファイバの特性を調べる。
Examine the characteristics of optical fiber.
A literal kanji translation, rarely used. May appear in older or highly formal technical texts.
光繊維技術の進歩。
Advances in optical fiber technology.
The actual cable containing one or more optical fibers, often used for networking.
Standard term for an optical fiber cable.
光ファイバーケーブルを敷設する。
Install optical fiber cable.
The broader technology or field of transmitting light through fibers.
Refers to optical fiber technology as a field.
光ファイバー技術は通信を変えた。
Optical fiber technology changed communication.
Loanword from English 'fiber optics', used in technical contexts.
ファイバーオプティクスの原理を学ぶ。
Learn the principles of fiber optics.
In networking contexts, '光' (ひかり) alone can refer to fiber optic internet service, e.g., '光回線' (ひかりかいせん) for fiber optic line.
光回線を契約する。
Sign up for a fiber optic line.
A common abbreviation for optical fiber cable, especially in industry and advertising.
光ケーブルの接続工事。
Optical cable connection work.