Translation guide
A device that generates heat for warming a space, water, or objects. In Japanese, the specific term depends on what is being heated and the method used.
A portable or fixed appliance used to warm a room.
General term for heating or a heater system. Often used for central heating or the concept of heating a room.
暖房をつけてください。
Please turn on the heater.
Commonly refers to a portable space heater, often kerosene, gas, or electric. Not a cooking stove.
寒いのでストーブをつけた。
It was cold, so I turned on the heater.
Loanword from English, often used for electric heaters or specific types like fan heaters.
電気ヒーターを買った。
I bought an electric heater.
Specifically a fan heater that blows warm air.
ファンヒーターはすぐに部屋が暖まる。
A fan heater warms up the room quickly.
Kerosene heater, common in Japan but requires ventilation.
石油ストーブを使うときは換気が必要です。
When using a kerosene heater, ventilation is necessary.
A device for heating water for bathing, washing, or industrial use.
Standard term for a water heater, often a gas or electric unit supplying hot water to taps.
給湯器が故障した。
The water heater broke down.
Literally 'water boiling device', often used for smaller or older units, or electric kettles.
The heating system inside a vehicle.
In the context of a car, 'heater' is commonly used as a loanword.
車のヒーターが効かない。
The car heater isn't working.
Can be used for car heating systems, though less specific than ヒーター.
A small, often electric, device for personal warmth, like a space heater or heating pad.
Electric portable heater, often with a heating element and reflector.
足元に電気ストーブを置いた。
I put an electric heater at my feet.
In Japanese, ストーブ means a space heater, not a cooking stove. A cooking stove is コンロ or レンジ.
ストーブで料理しないでください。
Don't cook on the heater.
暖房 is the general concept of heating or a heating system. ストーブ usually refers to a portable kerosene or gas heater. ヒーター is often electric and may be part of an appliance name like ファンヒーター.
新しい給湯器が必要です。
I need a new water heater.
台所に湯沸かし器を設置した。
I installed a water heater in the kitchen.
Electric water heater, often a storage tank type.
電気温水器は夜間電力を利用する。
Electric water heaters use off-peak electricity.
車の暖房を入れて。
Turn on the car heater.
Panel heater, a flat electric heater often mounted on walls or used as a portable unit.
パネルヒーターは静かで安全だ。
Panel heaters are quiet and safe.