Translation guide
Describes something that can be taken apart or removed from its mounting. In Japanese, this is expressed with compound verbs, adjectives, or technical terms depending on what is being demounted.
Expressing that an object or part can be removed from where it is fixed or mounted.
Standard compound adjective meaning 'removable' or 'detachable'. Used for parts, accessories, or equipment.
この棚は取り外し可能です。
This shelf is demountable.
Potential form of 外す (to remove), meaning 'can be removed'. More casual and conversational.
この部品は簡単に外せます。
This part is easily demountable.
Means 'attachable/detachable', often used for accessories or modules. Slightly more technical.
レンズは着脱可能です。
The lens is demountable.
Describing something that can be broken down into components, like furniture or structures.
Means 'disassemblable'. Used for furniture, machinery, or any object that can be taken apart.
この机は分解可能なので、引っ越しが楽です。
This desk is demountable, so moving is easy.
Literally 'assembly-type', often used for flat-pack furniture. Implies it can be assembled and disassembled.
組み立て式の本棚を買いました。
I bought a demountable bookshelf.
Casual potential form of ばらす (to take apart). Used in everyday speech.
この椅子は簡単にばらせるよ。
This chair is easily demountable.
Used in engineering or manufacturing to describe joints, connections, or structures designed to be taken apart without damage.
Technical term for 'removable type' or 'demountable type', often used for couplings, covers, or panels.
この継手は脱着式です。
This coupling is demountable.
Means 'disassembly type', used for equipment designed to be taken apart for maintenance or transport.
分解式のコンテナを採用しました。
We adopted demountable containers.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'demountable'. Choose the expression based on whether you mean removable, disassemblable, or technically demountable.