Translation guide
A device or person that suppresses something. In Japanese, the translation depends on what is being suppressed: sound, electrical noise, recoil, or a person's actions.
A device attached to a gun to reduce the sound of firing.
The most common and direct loanword for a firearm sound suppressor.
彼はライフルにサプレッサーを取り付けた。
He attached a suppressor to his rifle.
Literally 'sound-dampening device'. Used in technical or formal contexts, but less common than サプレッサー.
消音器付きの拳銃。
A pistol with a suppressor.
A component that reduces electrical noise or interference in circuits.
Common term for an electrical noise suppressor.
このノイズサプレッサーは電源ラインのノイズを除去します。
This noise suppressor removes noise from the power line.
Specifically for suppressing voltage surges (surge protector).
サージサプレッサーをコンセントに差し込んでください。
Plug the surge suppressor into the outlet.
A person who restrains or silences others, often in a political or social context.
A person who oppresses or suppresses others, often used for political or social oppression.
彼は言論の自由を抑圧する抑圧者だ。
He is a suppressor of free speech.
Someone who suppresses riots, rebellions, or disturbances, often by force.
反乱の鎮圧者が派遣された。
Suppressors of the rebellion were dispatched.
Something that suppresses a physical phenomenon like fire, foam, or appetite.
A chemical or substance that suppresses something, e.g., appetite suppressant, foam suppressant.
この抑制剤は泡の発生を抑えます。
This suppressor inhibits foam generation.
Loanword used in various technical fields for a suppressor device.
火災サプレッサーシステムが作動した。
The fire suppressor system activated.