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.
この風力タービンは1メガワットの発電能力があります。
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.
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.
風力発電機の設置には広い土地が必要です。
Installing a wind turbine requires a large area of land.
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'.
この風力発電所には50基の風車があります。
This wind farm has 50 wind turbines.
Referring to a small wind turbine for home use or off-grid applications.
Literally 'small wind turbine'. Used for residential or portable units.
小型風力タービンを屋根に設置しました。
I installed a small wind turbine on the roof.
Micro wind turbine, often used in DIY or small-scale renewable energy contexts.
マイクロ風車でバッテリーを充電する。
Charge the battery with a micro wind turbine.
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.
風力タービンの技術が進歩している。
Wind turbine technology is advancing.
オランダには古い風車がたくさんある。
There are many old windmills in the Netherlands.