Translation guide
A cable that carries electrical power, typically from an outlet to a device. In Japanese, the most common term is 電源ケーブル, but other expressions exist depending on context.
A cable that connects a device to a power source, such as a computer or monitor power cord.
The standard term for a power cable in most contexts, especially for electronics and computers.
この電源ケーブルはパソコンに使えます。
This power cable can be used for the computer.
Also very common, often used interchangeably with 電源ケーブル. Slightly more casual.
電源コードをコンセントに差してください。
Please plug the power cord into the outlet.
Specifically refers to an AC power cable. Common in technical contexts.
ACケーブルが付属しています。
An AC cable is included.
A thick, durable cable used for high-power applications, construction, or industrial equipment.
Used for power transmission cables, often thicker and for higher voltages.
工事現場では太い電力ケーブルを使います。
At construction sites, thick power cables are used.
Refers to electrical wires or cables in general, often used for overhead or building wiring.
A removable power cord that connects a device to the mains, often with a standard connector.
You can specify 着脱式 (detachable) if needed, but often just 電源ケーブル is enough.
このノートパソコンの電源ケーブルは着脱式です。
This laptop's power cable is detachable.
Both 電源ケーブル and 電源コード mean power cable/cord. ケーブル often implies a thicker, more robust cable, while コード is more generic and can be used for thinner cords. In practice, they are largely interchangeable for consumer electronics.
電源ケーブルが太すぎて取り回しにくい。
The power cable is too thick and hard to manage.
電源コードが絡まってしまった。
The power cord got tangled.
In English, 'cable' can refer to both power and data cables. In Japanese, be specific: 電源ケーブル is for power, while USBケーブル, LANケーブル, etc., are for data. Using just ケーブル might be ambiguous.
このケーブルは電源用ですか、データ用ですか？
Is this cable for power or data?
電線に触らないでください。
Do not touch the power lines.