Translation guide
A device that converts wind energy into electricity. In Japanese, the most common term is 風力タービン or 風車, but usage depends on context.
Referring to the machine as a whole, especially in technical or general contexts.
The most direct and common translation, used in technical and general contexts.
This wind turbine has a generating capacity of 1 megawatt.
Literally 'windmill'. Often used for wind turbines, especially in everyday conversation or when emphasizing the rotating blades. Can also refer to traditional windmills.
Referring to individual units within a larger wind power plant.
Specifies a wind turbine within a wind farm. 風力発電所 means 'wind power plant'.
This wind farm has 50 wind turbines.
Referring to a small wind turbine for home use or off-grid applications.
風力タービン is the standard technical term, while 風車 is more colloquial and can also mean traditional windmill. In news or formal writing, 風力タービン or 風力発電機 is preferred.
Wind turbine technology is advancing.
There are many old windmills in the Netherlands.
丘の上に大きな風車が並んでいる。
Large wind turbines are lined up on the hill.
Literally 'wind power generator'. More technical, often used in engineering contexts.
Installing a wind turbine requires a large area of land.