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.
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'.
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.
I bought new fog lights.
We shot using fog lamps.
Even in non-vehicle contexts, フォグランプ is often understood due to its widespread use.
This fog lamp is waterproof.