ergonomics in Japanese
ergonomics in Japanese is 人間工学, エルゴノミクス — ergonomics means the study of how equipment, furniture and workplaces should be designed so that people can use them comfortably, safely and efficiently.
ergonomics in Japanese
人間工学
Pronounced: ningenkōgaku
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]
エルゴノミクス
Pronounced: erugonomikusu
The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury. [from c. 1950.]
What does "ergonomics" mean?
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noun The study of how equipment, furniture and workplaces should be designed so that people can use them comfortably, safely and efficiently.
"Poor ergonomics is behind most office back complaints."
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noun The way a particular object or space fits the person using it.
"The ergonomics of the new keyboard are a clear improvement."
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ergonomics in a sentence
- Poor ergonomics is behind most office back complaints.
- The company brought in a specialist to assess the ergonomics of the assembly line.
- The ergonomics of the new keyboard are a clear improvement.
- I liked the car's engine but not its ergonomics.
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What is "ergonomics" in Japanese?
"ergonomics" in Japanese is 人間工学, エルゴノミクス. ergonomics means: The study of how equipment, furniture and workplaces should be designed so that people can use them comfortably, safely and efficiently.
How do you pronounce 人間工学?
"ergonomics" in Japanese is 人間工学, pronounced "ningenkōgaku".
How do you use "ergonomics" in a sentence?
Example: "Poor ergonomics is behind most office back complaints." In Japanese, "ergonomics" is 人間工学, エルゴノミクス.
Are there other ways to say "ergonomics" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ergonomics": 人間工学, エルゴノミクス.
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