Translation of Japanese word "エアコン" to English
エアコン
エアコン
[eakon]
IPA: /ea kon/
Meaning
NounA machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space.
How to use
エアコン (eakon) — 'air conditioner' (loanword abbreviation of air conditioner). エアコンをつける / 消す — turn on/off the air conditioner.
🇬🇧 English
air conditioner
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: エアコン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): エアコン
Romaji Transcription: eakon
Example Sentences
エアコンを付けてください。
エアコンをつけてください。
Please turn on the air conditioner.
エアコンが壊れて暑いです。
エアコンがこわれてあついです。
The air conditioner is broken and it's hot.
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Common phrases
- エアコンをつける— turn on air conditioner
- エアコンを消す— turn off air conditioner
- エアコンのフィルター— air conditioner filter
Frequency rank: #579 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "エアコン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "エアコン" means "air conditioner" in English.
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The word "エアコン" is read as "エアコン" (eakon). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A household appliance for regulating room temperature.".
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