Japanese word

エアコン

Pronunciation

Romajieakon

Meaning

  • nounair conditioner

Example

部屋のエアコンをつけます。heya no e a ko n o tsu ke ma su

I turn on the air conditioner in my room.

Illustration for エアコン (air conditioner)

More examples

部屋が涼しくなったので、エアコンを消します。heya ga suzu shi ku na tta no de e a ko n o ke shi ma su

Since the room is cool now, I will turn off the air conditioner.

Core concept

Refers to a device that controls the temperature of indoor air by cooling or heating it.

Common phrases

  • エアコンをつけるe a ko n o tsu ke ru

    turn on the air conditioner

  • エアコンを消すe a ko n o ke su

    turn off the air conditioner

  • エアコンが効くe a ko n ga ki ku

    the air conditioner works

Similar words

クーラーkūrā: A device for cooling indoor air, often used during hot weather.
空調kūchō: A system for controlling the temperature and movement of air inside a building.

Definition in Japanese

部屋の空気を冷却または加熱して、快適な温度に保つ装置。heya no kū ki o rei kyaku ma ta wa ka netsu shi te kai teki na on do ni tamo tsu sō chi

Word origin

エアコン (eakon) comes from the English air conditioner through the longer loanword エアコンディショナー (eakondishonā), which was shortened in Japanese.

Usage tips

  • The everyday use of エアコン (eakon) includes heating as well as cooling, so an English speaker may need to think beyond the usual meaning of air conditioner.

Other meanings

  • air conditioningnoun

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