Translation guide
The English word 'fittings' refers to small parts or accessories used to connect, install, or complete something, especially in plumbing, electrical work, furniture, or clothing. This guide helps learners express this concept naturally in Japanese, organized by context.
Small parts used to connect pipes, such as joints, elbows, and couplings.
General term for pipe joints or couplings. Used in plumbing and engineering contexts.
This fitting is leak-resistant.
Specifically 'pipe fittings'. More technical than 継手 alone.
Please tell me the types of pipe fittings.
Plumbing parts/components. Broader term that includes fittings and other parts.
You can buy plumbing fittings at a home improvement store.
Parts used in electrical installations, such as connectors, junction boxes, and conduit fittings.
Electrical installation parts. Commonly used in construction and electrical work.
Please show me the catalog of electrical fittings.
General electrical parts. Can include fittings but also other components.
Where is this electrical fitting used?
Connector. Often used for specific electrical connectors, but not a general term for all fittings.
Metal parts used in furniture assembly, such as hinges, handles, brackets, and drawer slides.
General term for metal fittings or hardware. Used in furniture, construction, and DIY.
This shelf comes with fittings.
Specifically furniture hardware/fittings.
Where is the furniture fittings section?
Mounting brackets or hardware. Emphasizes the attachment function.
Small items used in garment making or repair, such as buttons, zippers, hooks, and snaps.
Accessories or attachments. In sewing, it refers to notions and fittings like buttons and zippers.
All the fittings on this garment are metal.
Clothing accessories/fittings. More specific to garments.
Literal 'buttons, zippers, etc.' Use when listing specific items rather than a general term.
The English word 'fittings' covers many specific items. In Japanese, there is no single word that matches all uses. Always choose a term based on the context (plumbing, electrical, furniture, clothing). Using a generic word like 部品 (parts) may be understood but sounds vague.
このコネクタは防水タイプです。
This connector is a waterproof type.
I'm short on fittings, so I'll buy more.
I went to a store specializing in clothing fittings.
Please choose fittings such as buttons and zippers.