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.
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.