Translation guide
A device that can both transmit and receive signals, commonly used in radio communication. In Japanese, the most common term is トランシーバー, but other terms exist for specific contexts.
Referring to a handheld or portable device used for two-way communication, like walkie-talkies or CB radios.
The most common and widely understood term for a transceiver, especially handheld two-way radios. Borrowed from English.
登山中はトランシーバーで連絡を取り合った。
We kept in touch using transceivers while climbing.
A broader term meaning 'wireless device' or 'radio equipment'. Can refer to transceivers, but also to receivers or transmitters. Often used in professional or technical contexts.
警察官は無線機で本部に連絡した。
The police officer contacted headquarters with a radio.
A technical term literally meaning 'transmit-receive device'. Used in engineering or specifications, but not in everyday conversation.
この送受信機は広い周波数帯域に対応している。
This transceiver supports a wide frequency range.
Specifically a transceiver used by ham radio operators, often a desktop or base station unit.
In the context of amateur radio, 無線機 is the standard term for a transceiver. It's understood as a radio device for two-way communication.
彼は新しい無線機を買ってアマチュア無線を始めた。
He bought a new transceiver and started amateur radio.
Also used for amateur radio transceivers, but may sound slightly less technical. Often implies a handheld unit.
このトランシーバーはHF帯からVHF帯までカバーしている。
This transceiver covers HF to VHF bands.
Slang among amateur radio enthusiasts, derived from 'rig' (equipment). Refers specifically to a transceiver.
Referring to a transceiver chip or module used in electronics, such as in networking or embedded systems.
In technical contexts, トランシーバー is used for transceiver ICs or modules. It's a direct loanword.
このトランシーバーチップは低消費電力だ。
This transceiver chip has low power consumption.
Used in formal specifications or documentation for transceiver modules.
送受信機モジュールのデータシートを確認してください。
Please check the datasheet of the transceiver module.
トランシーバー typically refers to a handheld two-way radio, while 無線機 is a broader term for any radio equipment, including base stations and mobile radios. In casual conversation, トランシーバー is more common for walkie-talkies. In amateur radio, both are used, but 無線機 is more standard.
トランシーバーを買ってキャンプに持っていった。
I bought a transceiver and took it camping.
無線機の免許を取るために勉強している。
I'm studying to get a radio license.
The English word 'transceiver' is often directly borrowed as トランシーバー. However, in some contexts, a literal translation like 送受信機 may sound overly technical or unnatural. Use トランシーバー for everyday devices and 無線機 for general radio equipment.
I bought a new rig, so I plan to go on the air tonight.