Translation guide
The word 'rigging' has several distinct meanings in English, from nautical equipment to dishonest manipulation. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression for each context.
The system of ropes, cables, and chains supporting a ship's masts and controlling sails.
General term for rigging on a ship. Used in nautical contexts.
船の索具を点検する。
Inspect the ship's rigging.
Refers to the equipment and fitting out of a ship, including rigging. Often used in shipbuilding contexts.
この船の艤装は最新式だ。
This ship's rigging is state-of-the-art.
Specifically the ropes used for sails. More literary or historical.
帆綱が風に鳴る。
The rigging hums in the wind.
The system of ropes, wires, and pulleys used to support and move equipment, such as in theaters, construction, or fishing.
General term for hanging equipment or rigging gear. Used in construction, theater, etc.
舞台の吊り具を調整する。
Adjust the stage rigging.
Can refer to a setup or rig, especially in fishing (fishing rig).
釣りの仕掛けを準備する。
Prepare the fishing rigging.
Cableway or ropeway; used for rigging in logging or transport.
林業で索道を使う。
Use rigging in forestry.
The act of manipulating something in a dishonest way to achieve a desired result.
General term for fraudulent manipulation. Can be used for elections, bids, etc.
選挙の不正操作が発覚した。
Election rigging was uncovered.
Specifically refers to bid rigging or collusion among companies.
建設会社が談合を行った。
Construction companies engaged in bid rigging.
Refers to match fixing or rigging a game/sport. Colloquial.
English 'rigging' in the sense of manipulation does not have a single direct equivalent. Use context-specific terms like 不正操作 (general fraud) or 談合 (bid rigging).
その試合は八百長だった。
That match was rigged.