Translation guide
A boiler is a device that heats water or produces steam, commonly used for heating systems or hot water supply. In Japanese, the term depends on the type and context.
A device in a home that heats water for taps, showers, etc.
General term for a water heater that supplies hot water. Common in homes.
The boiler broke down, so I can't take a bath.
Loanword from English, often used for larger or industrial boilers, but can refer to home units.
The boiler is acting up.
A boiler that provides heat for radiators or underfloor heating, often combined with hot water.
Specifically a boiler for heating. Often used in colder regions.
Please turn on the heating boiler.
Technical term for a central heating boiler. Less common in everyday speech.
This house uses a central heating boiler.
A large boiler used in factories, power plants, or commercial buildings to produce steam or hot water.
A container used to heat water to boiling point, like a kettle or a pot.
給湯器 (kyuutouki) specifically refers to a water heater for domestic hot water supply, while ボイラー (boiraa) is a broader term that can include heating and industrial boilers. In a home context, 給湯器 is more precise for a device that only heats water for taps and baths.
A kyuutouki is a machine that provides hot water, while a boiler can also be used for heating.
In English, 'boiler' can sometimes refer to a kettle or pot for boiling water, but in Japanese, ボイラー is not used for kitchen kettles. Use やかん (yakan) for a kettle.
A kettle is not a boiler.
The boiler pressure is too high.
Boil water in a large pot.