Translation guide
A device that uses air resistance or compressed air to slow down a vehicle or object.
A brake operated by compressed air, typically on large vehicles like trucks, buses, and trains.
The most common and direct translation, used for air brake systems in vehicles.
トラックのエアブレーキが故障した。
The truck's air brake failed.
A flap or surface on an aircraft or vehicle that increases drag to reduce speed.
Literally 'air brake', used in technical contexts but less common than the katakana loanword.
この列車は空気ブレーキを採用している。
This train uses air brakes.
Used for speed brakes or spoilers on aircraft and high-speed vehicles.
着陸時にエアブレーキを展開する。
Deploy the air brake during landing.
Literally 'aerodynamic brake', used in engineering or aviation contexts.
空力ブレーキで機体を減速させる。
Slow the aircraft with the aerodynamic brake.