Translation guide
The English word 'blower' can refer to a device that moves air, a person who blows, or a whistle. This guide covers the most common Japanese equivalents for these meanings, focusing on practical usage.
A mechanical or electrical device used to move air, such as a fan, hair dryer, or leaf blower.
General term for a blower or air blower, used in technical and everyday contexts.
A person who blows air, such as a glassblower or a whistleblower (in the literal sense).
General pattern meaning 'person who blows ~'. Replace 〜 with the object being blown.
彼はガラスを吹く人です。
He is a glassblower.
A device that makes a sound by blowing, such as a whistle or party blower.
General word for whistle or flute. Use for referee whistles, party blowers, etc.
Avoid using 'ブロワー' for a person who blows. It sounds unnatural. Use '〜を吹く人' instead.
ガラスを吹く人
glassblower
この送風機はとても静かです。
This blower is very quiet.
Katakana loanword from English, commonly used for industrial or automotive blowers.
車のヒーターのブロワーが故障した。
The car's heater blower broke down.
Specifically an electric fan. Use only when 'blower' refers to a fan for cooling people.
暑いので扇風機をつけてください。
It's hot, so please turn on the fan.
Literary or technical term for a blower, such as a trumpet player or glassblower. Not common in everyday speech.
彼は名高いガラスの吹き手だ。
He is a renowned glassblower.
審判が笛を吹いた。
The referee blew the whistle.
Katakana loanword for whistle, often used in sports or safety contexts.
緊急時にホイッスルを吹いてください。
Please blow the whistle in an emergency.
Specifically a party blower (the rolled paper toy that unrolls when blown).
子供たちが吹き戻しで遊んでいる。
The children are playing with party blowers.