Translation guide
A windbreak is something that blocks or reduces the wind, such as a row of trees, a fence, or a screen. In Japanese, the most common word is 防風林 (bōfūrin) for a forested windbreak, but other terms exist depending on the type and context.
A line of trees planted to protect fields, buildings, or roads from wind.
The standard term for a forested windbreak, often seen in agricultural or coastal areas.
この地域には防風林がたくさんあります。
There are many windbreaks in this area.
防風林は強風から畑を守ります。
Windbreaks protect fields from strong winds.
A man-made barrier like a fence, net, or screen used to block wind.
A common term for a windbreak fence, often used in construction sites, gardens, or along roads.
工事現場に防風フェンスが設置された。
A windbreak fence was installed at the construction site.
A windbreak net, often used in gardening or agriculture to protect plants.
庭に防風ネットを張って野菜を守っています。
I put up a windbreak net in the garden to protect the vegetables.
A general term for anything that blocks wind, including screens, fences, or natural barriers. Often used in daily conversation.
A natural or existing feature that blocks wind, like a hill, building, or large rock.
Also used for natural windbreaks. It's a flexible term for anything that provides shelter from wind.
あの丘が風除けになって、ここは風が弱い。
That hill acts as a windbreak, so the wind is weak here.
A windbreak wall, often used in architectural or engineering contexts.
この建物の防風壁は強風に耐えられる設計です。
The windbreak wall of this building is designed to withstand strong winds.
A movable screen or barrier used temporarily, like at the beach or a campsite.
A loanword from English, often used for portable windbreaks at the beach or camping. Note: can also mean a windbreaker jacket.
海でウインドブレーカーを立てて風を防いだ。
We set up a windbreak at the beach to block the wind.
A general term for a wind shield, often used for portable screens or camping gear.
防風林 (bōfūrin) specifically refers to a forested windbreak, while 風除け (kazayoke) is a broader term for anything that blocks wind, including fences, screens, or natural features. Use 防風林 for tree lines and 風除け for general wind protection.
I put up a windbreak on the balcony.
キャンプ用の風防を持って行こう。
Let's bring a windbreak for camping.