Translation guide
The English word 'sampling' covers several distinct actions: taking a small part to represent a whole (for testing or analysis), trying a small amount of something (like food or music), and in technical contexts, converting continuous signals into discrete data. This guide organizes Japanese expressions by these core meanings.
To take a representative portion of something (e.g., food, water, population) for examination, quality control, or statistical purposes.
The most direct loanword equivalent, widely used in technical, scientific, and business contexts. It covers statistical sampling, product sampling, and similar concepts.
製品の品質を確認するために、ランダムにサンプリングを行った。
We performed random sampling to check the quality of the products.
市場調査のために、1000人を対象にサンプリングを実施した。
We conducted sampling of 1000 people for market research.
A formal, technical term used primarily in statistics and research methodology. It literally means 'specimen extraction'.
標本抽出の方法として、層化抽出法を用いた。
As a sampling method, we used stratified sampling.
Used specifically for collecting physical samples, such as water, soil, or biological specimens, often in scientific or environmental contexts.
河川の水質調査のため、試料採取を行った。
We conducted sampling of river water for water quality testing.
A more casual, everyday way to say 'take a sample'. Suitable for informal conversations or non-technical contexts.
このソースの味を確認するために、ちょっとサンプルを取ってみよう。
Let's take a sample of this sauce to check the taste.
To taste, test, or experience a small portion of something, often to decide if you like it or want more.
Specifically means 'sampling food' (tasting). Commonly used in stores, markets, or when trying new dishes.
スーパーで新発売のチーズを試食した。
I sampled the newly released cheese at the supermarket.
試食コーナーでいろいろな種類のパンを味わった。
I sampled various kinds of bread at the tasting corner.
Specifically means 'sampling drinks' (tasting beverages like wine, sake, tea).
A general phrase for 'tasting' or 'sampling flavor', used in cooking or when trying something to check the taste. More casual than 試食.
料理の途中で味見をして、塩を足した。
I sampled the dish while cooking and added salt.
Means 'sampling audio' (listening to a preview of music, audio equipment, etc.). Used in contexts like music stores or online previews.
To take a portion of a sound recording and reuse it in a new piece of music.
The standard term in music production, identical to the English loanword. Used for both the act and the resulting sample.
彼の曲は古いソウルミュージックをサンプリングしている。
His track samples old soul music.
サンプリングしたドラムの音をループさせた。
I looped the sampled drum sound.
A more explicit phrase meaning 'to sample a sound source'. Used when clarifying what is being sampled.
このシンセサイザーは実際の楽器の音源をサンプリングしている。
This synthesizer samples real instrument sounds.
To convert an analog signal into a digital signal by taking measurements at regular intervals.
The standard technical term in electronics and digital signal processing.
音声をデジタル化するには、サンプリングが必要だ。
To digitize audio, sampling is necessary.
サンプリング周波数が高いほど、原音に近い音質になる。
The higher the sampling rate, the closer the sound quality is to the original.
A formal, academic term for sampling in signal processing, often seen in textbooks. Less common in everyday technical conversation.
Use サンプリング for technical, statistical, or music contexts. For tasting food or drink, use 試食 (food) or 試飲 (beverages). 味見をする is a casual alternative for checking flavor while cooking.
市場調査のサンプリング
market research sampling
新商品の試食会
sampling event for new products (food)
While サンプリング is understood, it sounds overly technical if you just want to try a piece of cheese at a store. Use 試食 or 味見 instead.
We sampled several types of wine at the winery.
I sampled the new release at the CD shop.
標本化定理によれば、元の信号を復元するにはサンプリング周波数は信号の最高周波数の2倍以上必要である。
According to the sampling theorem, the sampling frequency must be at least twice the highest frequency of the signal to reconstruct the original signal.