Translation guide
A device that turns a liquid into a fine mist or vapor, often for inhalation, humidification, or disinfection. In Japanese, the term depends heavily on the purpose: medical inhalers, e-cigarettes, humidifiers, and industrial equipment all use different words.
A device that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist for inhalation, used for respiratory conditions like asthma.
General term for a medical inhaler or nebulizer. Commonly used in hospitals and pharmacies.
I use a vaporiser for my asthma treatment.
Loanword from English 'nebulizer'. Specifically refers to a device that aerosolizes liquid medication. Very common in medical contexts.
Inhale the medicine with a nebulizer.
An electronic device that heats a liquid (e-liquid) to produce vapor for inhalation, often containing nicotine.
Literally 'electronic cigarette'. The most common term for vapes and e-cigarettes in Japan.
Recently, more people are using vaporisers.
Loanword from 'vape'. Used among younger people and in vape shops, but less common than 電子タバコ in general conversation.
I'm going to buy some vape liquid.
A device that disperses water or essential oils into the air to increase humidity or fragrance.
Standard word for humidifier. Not typically called a 'vaporiser' in English, but if the context is a device that produces visible mist, this is the term.
In winter, I use a vaporiser to prevent dryness.
Specifically an aroma diffuser that uses ultrasonic vibration to create a mist with essential oils.
I use a vaporiser to spread a nice scent in the room.
Equipment used to vaporize liquids or solids for industrial processes, chemical reactions, or disinfection.
Technical term for a device that vaporizes a substance. Used in engineering and chemistry.
This vaporiser turns liquid into vapor.
Evaporator; often used in refrigeration or distillation contexts. Can overlap with 'vaporiser' in industrial settings.
Remove the solvent with a vaporiser.
The direct loanword ヴェポライザー (veporaizā) exists but is rarely used and sounds unnatural. Always choose a specific term based on the device's purpose.
I want to buy a vaporiser. (unnatural)