Translation guide
A gas cooker is a kitchen appliance that uses gas for cooking. In Japanese, the most common term is ガスコンロ (gas stove/burner), but other terms exist depending on the type and context.
The most common way to refer to a gas cooker in a home kitchen, typically a built-in or countertop unit with burners.
The standard term for a gas stove or cooktop. It refers to the appliance with gas burners used for cooking. This is the most natural and widely understood word.
新しいガスコンロを買いました。
I bought a new gas cooker.
ガスコンロの火がつかない。
The gas cooker won't light.
Often used interchangeably with ガスコンロ, but can sometimes imply a more built-in or oven-included unit. Still very common.
ガスレンジの掃除は大変です。
Cleaning the gas cooker is a hassle.
Literally 'gas table'. Refers to a tabletop gas cooker, often portable or used in commercial settings. Less common for home kitchens.
キャンプでガステーブルを使います。
I use a portable gas cooker when camping.
When the gas cooker includes an oven, such as a freestanding range.
Specifically a gas oven. Often used when the oven function is emphasized.
ガスオーブンでピザを焼きました。
I baked a pizza in the gas oven.
A combination gas oven and microwave, though less common than electric combos. Used when specifying the appliance type.
ガスオーブンレンジは場所を取ります。
A gas oven-microwave takes up space.
A small, portable gas cooker often used for camping or hot pot at the table.
A portable gas stove that uses cassette gas canisters. Very common for nabe (hot pot) or outdoor use.
カセットコンロで鍋をします。
We'll have hot pot using a portable gas cooker.
A more generic term for a portable gas stove. Less common than カセットコンロ in everyday speech.
ポータブルガスコンロは災害時に便利です。
A portable gas cooker is useful during disasters.
All three can translate to 'gas cooker', but they have slightly different nuances. ガスコンロ is the most common and general term for a gas stove. ガスレンジ often implies a more built-in unit, sometimes with an oven. ガステーブル is a tabletop model, often used in commercial kitchens or for portable use. In everyday conversation, ガスコンロ is the safest choice.
家のガスコンロが古くなった。
My gas cooker at home has gotten old.
このガスレンジはオーブン付きです。
This gas cooker comes with an oven.
ガス炊飯器 (gas suihanki) specifically means a gas rice cooker, not a general gas cooker. Use ガスコンロ for the stove.
ガス炊飯器でご飯を炊く。
Cook rice with a gas rice cooker.
新しいガスコンロが必要です。
I need a new gas cooker.
ガスコンロが故障しています。
The gas cooker is not working.
キャンプにはカセットコンロを持って行きます。
We use a portable gas cooker for camping.