Japanese–Vietnamese Technical Terms
This table collects 30 core terms used in Japanese production, quality and equipment work. Search by English or Vietnamese meaning, Japanese text, kana or romaji to identify words found on drawings, forms and in shop-floor communication.
Production engineering — 生産技術| Meaning | Japanese | Kana | Romaji | Shop-floor note |
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| Production engineering | 生産技術 | せいさんぎじゅつ | seisan gijutsu | The department that designs production processes |
| Process step | 工程 | こうてい | kōtei | One step in a process |
| Process sheet | 工程表 | こうていひょう | kōteihyō | The sequence of process steps |
| Setup / changeover | 段取り | だんどり | dandori | Setup before running a lot |
| Jig / fixture | 治具 | じぐ | jigu | Locates and clamps the workpiece |
| Productivity | 生産性 | せいさんせい | seisansei | Output relative to the resources used |
| Equipment operating rate | 稼働率 | かどうりつ | kadōritsu | The proportion of time the equipment is actually running |
| Improvement | 改善 | かいぜん | kaizen | Continuous improvement |
| Standard work | 標準作業 | ひょうじゅんさぎょう | hyōjun sagyō | A standardized way of working |
| Layout | レイアウト | | reiauto | Arrangement of machines and the line |
Quality — 品質| Meaning | Japanese | Kana | Romaji | Shop-floor note |
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| Quality | 品質 | ひんしつ | hinshitsu | The name of the QC/QA function or department |
| Defective part / product | 不良 / 不良品 | ふりょう | furyō | The opposite of 良品 (good product) |
| Good part / accepted product | 良品 | りょうひん | ryōhin | A product that meets the requirement |
| Inspection | 検査 | けんさ | kensa | A main quality-control activity |
| Pass | 合格 | ごうかく | gōkaku | Passed the inspection |
| Fail / nonconforming | 不合格 | ふごうかく | fugōkaku | Rejected in the inspection |
| Dimension | 寸法 | すんぽう | sunpō | A measurement specified on the drawing |
| Tolerance | 公差 | こうさ | kōsa | The allowed range around a nominal dimension |
| Limit sample | 限度見本 | げんど みほん | gendo mihon | A reference sample used for comparison |
| Measurement | 測定 | そくてい | sokutei | Obtaining a value with a scale, micrometer or other tool |
Equipment — 設備| Meaning | Japanese | Kana | Romaji | Shop-floor note |
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| Equipment (general) | 設備 | せつび | setsubi | The broader production equipment and infrastructure |
| Machine / apparatus | 装置 | そうち | sōchi | A machine or apparatus with a defined function |
| Machine | 機械 | きかい | kikai | For example, a lathe, mill or press |
| Die / mold | 金型 | かながた | kanagata | A die or mold for forming or stamping |
| Operating | 稼働 | かどう | kadō | Equipment is running in its confirmed operating state |
| Running | 運転中 | うんてんちゅう | unten-chū | The machine is currently running |
| Stopped | 停止 | ていし | teishi | Operation has stopped |
| Trial run | 試運転 | しうんてん | shiun'ten | A test run before production |
| Operator panel | 操作盤 | そうさばん | sōsaban | The panel used to operate the machine |
| Control panel | 制御盤 | せいぎょばん | seigyoban | Houses the PLC, relays and control devices |
This 30-term core set is selected from MINATA's vocab.json, compiled from the term tables in 12 Technical Japanese articles (#09–#20). Meanings and notes are shop-floor guidance; exact usage still depends on the department and each factory's conventions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search the terms by romaji?
Yes. The filter searches meanings, Japanese text, kana and romaji. Enter the part you know, then use the matching row for the reading and shop-floor note.
Which fields does the glossary cover?
It is divided into production engineering, quality and equipment. Use the relevant section or the filter to find a specific term.
Is shop-floor usage identical at every factory?
Not always. The table explains common usage, but departments and factories may have their own conventions. Compare the term row with local documents and workplace terminology.
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