English–Japanese

“laser” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirēzā

Example

この機械はレーザーを使います。ko no ki kai wa rē zā o tsuka i ma su

This machine uses a laser.

Illustration for レーザー (laser)

How to say “laser” in Japanese

“Laser” in Japanese is レーザー (rēzā).

Describes amplified light focused into a precise beam and, by extension, the equipment that generates it.

Full entry for レーザー: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with レーザー

店員にレーザーで商品の大きさを測ってもらいました。ten in ni rē zā de shō hin no ō ki sa o haka tte mo ra i ma shi ta

I had a store clerk measure the size of the product with a laser.

Tips for using レーザー

  • English uses laser for both the beam and equipment that produces it, so the surrounding context identifies which meaning is intended.

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