Translation guide
A hollow chamber in a musical instrument or device that amplifies or resonates sound. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed as サウンドボックス (sounds bokkusu) or 共鳴箱 (kyōmeibako), but the specific term depends on context.
The hollow body of a stringed instrument (e.g., guitar, violin) that amplifies sound.
Literally 'resonance box'. The standard technical term for the sound box of a musical instrument.
ギターの共鳴箱が割れてしまった。
The guitar's sound box cracked.
Loanword from English. Commonly used in casual or modern contexts, especially for electronic instruments or speakers.
このサウンドボックスは低音がよく響く。
This sound box has great bass resonance.
Means 'body' or 'torso'. In the context of stringed instruments like shamisen or biwa, it refers to the sound box. More traditional term.
三味線の胴は猫の皮でできている。
The shamisen's sound box is made of cat skin.
The cabinet or box that houses a loudspeaker driver.
Standard term for a speaker box or enclosure.
スピーカーボックスを自作してみた。
I tried building my own speaker box.
Technical term for speaker enclosure, often used in audio engineering.
このエンクロージャーは密閉型です。
This enclosure is a sealed type.
Refers to the cabinet of a speaker, especially for guitar amplifiers or large sound systems.
A hollow part in a device (e.g., a music box, a stethoscope) that amplifies sound.
Same as above, but used for any resonating chamber.
オルゴールの共鳴箱が音を大きくする。
The music box's sound box amplifies the sound.
共鳴箱 is the traditional technical term, while サウンドボックス is a loanword often used in casual or product contexts. For musical instruments, 共鳴箱 is more precise; for modern electronics, サウンドボックス or スピーカーボックス is common.
I got a new cabinet for my guitar amp.
Also used for non-musical devices, especially in product descriptions.
この聴診器のサウンドボックスは感度が良い。
The sound box of this stethoscope has good sensitivity.