Translation guide
The movement of air, especially in a controlled or natural context. This guide covers how to express airflow in Japanese, from general terms to technical usage.
Describing the movement of air in a room, outdoors, or from a device.
The most direct and common way to say 'airflow'. Literally 'flow of air'. Suitable for everyday conversation and writing.
This room has poor airflow.
Opening the window improves the airflow.
Emphasizes the wind aspect. Often used for natural breezes or wind patterns.
The mountain airflow feels nice.
A more technical or formal term for air current, often used in meteorology or engineering.
Referring to airflow in the context of ventilation systems, air conditioning, or indoor air quality.
Commonly used for ventilation or air passage, especially in buildings and equipment.
This mask has good airflow.
Please do not block the airflow vent.
Specifically means ventilation or air exchange. Often used for intentional airing out of rooms.
Refers to how well air passes through a space. Often used for houses or clothing.
Describing airflow in scientific, industrial, or aerodynamic contexts.
The direct loanword from English, widely used in technical fields like HVAC, computing, and engineering.
Optimize the airflow.
As above, used in technical contexts for air currents.
Perform airflow analysis.
A compound word literally meaning 'air current', used in some engineering contexts.
airflow simulation
空気の流れ is the most general term for airflow. 風通し emphasizes the passage of wind through a space and is often used for houses or clothes. 通気 is more about ventilation and air permeability, common in product descriptions.
I feel the airflow.
This room has good airflow (breezy).
Material with high airflow (breathability).
An upward airflow is occurring.
Please ventilate regularly (ensure airflow).
This house has good airflow.