Translation guide
A passage or conduit used to convey air for ventilation purposes. In Japanese, the term depends on context—whether it's part of a building's HVAC system, industrial ductwork, or a simple air pipe.
A duct that is part of a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, typically made of sheet metal or flexible material.
The most common and general term for a ventilation duct in buildings. '換気' means ventilation, and 'ダクト' is a loanword from English 'duct'.
I hired a professional to clean the ventilation ducts.
Literally 'air passage duct'. Used similarly to 換気ダクト but slightly less common. Emphasizes the flow of air.
The ventilation ducts in this building are deteriorating.
Specifically refers to air conditioning ducts. '空調' is short for 空気調和 (air conditioning). Use when the duct is part of an AC system.
Cold air comes out of the air conditioning duct.
A duct used in factories, plants, or large facilities for ventilation, exhaust, or air supply, often made of metal and of significant size.
Explicitly 'duct for ventilation'. Used in technical or industrial contexts to distinguish from other types of ducts.
Inspect the factory's ventilation ducts.
Similar to 換気ダクト but '通気' emphasizes the passage of air. Often used in engineering contexts.
Check the ventilation duct blueprints.
A flexible hose or small pipe used for ventilation, such as in bathrooms, kitchens, or portable air conditioners.
A duct specifically designed to exhaust unwanted air, fumes, or smoke from a space.
Exhaust duct. '排気' means exhaust or emission. Used for ducts that remove air, smoke, or fumes.
Smoke is coming out of the exhaust duct.
ダクト (duct) typically refers to larger, often rectangular or round sheet metal conduits for air in buildings. 管 (かん) is a general term for pipe/tube, often smaller and rigid. ホース (hose) is flexible. Choose based on the physical characteristics.
The ventilation duct is made of metal.
Run the ventilation pipe through the wall.
Extend the ventilation hose.