スイッチ

英語の「switch」からの外来語。

NOUN (1)

[/sɯi̥t͡ɕi/^ja-JP]

switch literal / toggle literal / control general / changeover technical / 斯イッチャー slang / circuit breaker technical / concept sentence untranslatable (The concept of 'switching' in a colloquial or abstract sense may not have a single word equivalent in ENGLISH.)

Synonyms 切替 formaltechnical , スイッチャー slang

Antonyms 停滞

Derived from the English word "switch," 「スイッチ」 (suicchi) primarily refers to a physical `switch` or `toggle` used to activate or deactivate an electrical device, machine, or system. This includes common devices like light switches, power buttons, or circuit breakers. Beyond its literal meaning, 「スイッチ」 is also widely used metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional 'switch'—the act of changing one's mindset, mood, or shifting into a different mode of operation (e.g., from relaxation to concentration). While the concept of 'switching' is common in English, this abstract application of 「スイッチ」 often requires a phrase rather than a single word for direct translation, such as 'to get into a certain mode,' 'to change gears,' or 'to flip a mental switch.'

部屋の電気のスイッチを入れてください。 — Please turn on the light `switch` in the room.
仕事モードにスイッチを切り替える。 — To `switch` into work mode (lit. to change the work mode `switch`).
このテレビの電源スイッチはどこですか？ — Where is the power `switch` for this TV?
彼は気分転換のためにスイッチを入れた。 — He `switched` on (lit. flipped the `switch` for) a change of mood.