Translation guide
A lamp used to improve visibility in foggy conditions, typically mounted low on a vehicle. In Japanese, the most common term is フォグランプ, a direct loanword. Other terms exist for specific contexts.
A lamp on a car, truck, or other vehicle designed to cut through fog.
The most common and widely understood term for a fog lamp on a vehicle. A loanword from English.
A lamp used in foggy conditions for purposes other than vehicles, such as photography, marine, or outdoor lighting.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'lamp for fog'. Used when the context is not specifically automotive.
霧用ランプを使って撮影しました。
We shot using fog lamps.
霧が濃いので、フォグランプをつけてください。
The fog is thick, so please turn on the fog lamps.
A more technical or formal term, often used in vehicle manuals or specifications. Literally 'fog light'.
この車にはフロント霧灯が標準装備されています。
This car comes standard with front fog lights.
Also a loanword, interchangeable with フォグランプ but slightly less common. Often used in product names.
新しいフォグライトを買いました。
I bought new fog lights.
Even in non-vehicle contexts, フォグランプ is often understood due to its widespread use.
このフォグランプは防水仕様です。
This fog lamp is waterproof.