Translation guide
The concept of making a room or building resistant to the passage of sound, either to keep noise in or out. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to sound insulation.
Referring to the material, structure, or general concept of blocking sound.
The most common and general term for soundproofing. Can be used as a noun or in compound words.
この部屋は防音がしっかりしている。
This room is well soundproofed.
防音工事を依頼した。
I requested soundproofing work.
Literally 'sound blocking'. Often used in technical contexts or as part of compound words like 遮音シート (soundproofing sheet).
遮音性能の高い壁
A wall with high sound insulation performance
Soundproofing material. Refers specifically to the materials used.
防音材を壁に貼る。
Apply soundproofing material to the wall.
The action of making a space soundproof.
The standard verb form using 防音 + する.
スタジオを防音する必要がある。
We need to soundproof the studio.
To carry out soundproofing construction/renovation.
来月、家の防音工事をする予定です。
We plan to do soundproofing work on the house next month.
Describing something as being resistant to sound.
Used as a pre-nominal adjective (防音 + の + noun).
防音のドアを設置した。
We installed a soundproof door.
Highly soundproof; literally 'high soundproofing property'.
このマンションは防音性が高い。
This apartment has good soundproofing.
防音 is the general term for soundproofing, encompassing both blocking and absorbing sound. 遮音 specifically means blocking sound transmission and is more technical. For everyday use, 防音 is preferred.
防音 is often combined with other words to specify the type of soundproofing: 防音室 (soundproof room), 防音壁 (soundproof wall), 防音床 (soundproof floor).