synonym Comparative
装置
VS
機器
Differences Between "装置" and "機器"
Option A
装置
Meaning
device, apparatus, equipment
Reading
そうち (souchi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
防犯カメラの装置を設置しました。
We installed a security camera device.
Option B
機器
Meaning
equipment, machinery, device
Reading
きき (kiki)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この研究所には最新の医療機器が導入されている。
This research institute has introduced the latest medical equipment.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(device, apparatus, equipment)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 装置: Refers to a piece of equipment, machine, or apparatus designed for a particular purpose, often implying something that is installed or assembled. (特定の目的のために作られた機械や設備を指し、設置・組み立てられるものに使うことが多いです。)
- 機器: 様々な種類の装置や機械、器具の総称です。特に電気や電子を使ったものを指すことが多いですが、医療機器や精密機器など広い範囲で使われます。 (A general term for various types of apparatus, machines, or tools. Often refers to electrical or electronic devices, but is also used broadly for things like medical equipment and precision instruments.)
- 装置: Refers to a piece of equipment, machine, or apparatus designed for a particular purpose, often implying something that is installed or assembled. (特定の目的のために作られた機械や設備を指し、設置・組み立てられるものに使うことが多いです。)
- 機器: 様々な種類の装置や機械、器具の総称です。特に電気や電子を使ったものを指すことが多いですが、医療機器や精密機器など広い範囲で使われます。 (A general term for various types of apparatus, machines, or tools. Often refers to electrical or electronic devices, but is also used broadly for things like medical equipment and precision instruments.)
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