Translation guide
Refers to devices, machines, or apparatus that use electricity. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 電気機器 (でんききき). Depending on context, more specific terms like 電気製品 (でんきせいひん) for consumer products or 電気設備 (でんきせつび) for facilities/installations are used.
Broadly referring to any equipment that runs on electricity, such as motors, transformers, or industrial apparatus.
The most standard and comprehensive term for electrical equipment, covering a wide range of devices from industrial machinery to household appliances.
This factory manufactures various types of electrical equipment.
It must meet safety standards for electrical equipment.
Often used for electrical apparatus or installations, slightly more formal and technical, emphasizing the setup or system aspect.
We tested the new electrical apparatus.
Electrical goods intended for home or personal use, like TVs, refrigerators, or hair dryers.
Commonly used for consumer electrical products. Often interchangeable with 家電 (かでん) but slightly broader, including non-household items.
This store sells a variety of electrical products.
Short for 家庭用電気製品 (かていようでんきせいひん), meaning household electrical appliances. Very common in everyday speech.
Fixed electrical systems or infrastructure, such as wiring, switchboards, or lighting systems in a building.
Refers to electrical facilities or installations, often in the context of building construction, maintenance, or industrial settings.
We will inspect the building's electrical equipment.
A legal/technical term used in regulations like the Electricity Business Act, referring to electrical installations or works.
When 'electrical equipment' is used loosely to include electronic devices like computers or audio gear.
Technically 'electronic equipment', but often used when the distinction between electrical and electronic is blurred in casual English.
Recycling of electronic equipment is important.
電気機器 is the broadest term for electrical machinery/apparatus. 電気製品 emphasizes manufactured goods, often consumer products. 電気設備 refers to fixed installations or facilities. Choose based on whether you mean devices, products, or infrastructure.
While 装置 means equipment, 電気の装置 is not a natural collocation. Use the compound terms above instead.
新しい電気製品は省エネ性能が高いです。
The new electrical product has high energy-saving performance.
I bought a new refrigerator at an electronics retail store.
A license is required for electrical installation work.
Safety regulations for electrical installations must be observed.