Translation guide
A device that controls the flow of a fluid or gas. In Japanese, the most common word is バルブ, but 弁 is used in technical and compound terms. For biological valves, use 弁.
A device for controlling the passage of fluid or gas through a pipe or duct, especially one that allows movement in only one direction.
The most common and general term for a valve in everyday and mechanical contexts. A loanword from English.
Please close this valve.
The valve is malfunctioning.
A more technical term, often used in compound words for specific types of valves (e.g., 安全弁, 逆止弁). Can also refer to biological valves.
This machine is equipped with a safety valve.
A membranous fold in a hollow organ or passage that prevents the backward flow of fluid, such as in the heart or veins.
The standard term for biological valves, such as heart valves.
The heart valve is not functioning properly.
Veins have valves that prevent backflow.
A device on a brass instrument for changing the pitch by altering the length of the air column.
An electronic component controlling current flow, such as in old radios or amplifiers.
The standard term for a vacuum tube (thermionic valve).
Old radios use vacuum tubes.
このトランペットはピストン式です。
This trumpet has piston valves.