ヒーター

also: ひーた

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

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noun

Refers to a device that generates heat, such as a space heater, water heater, or heating element.

ヒーターUsage97%
Standard katakana spelling for 'heater'.
ヒータUsage3%
Alternate spelling without the long vowel mark; less common but still used.

ストーブ
ストーブ often refers to a stove or space heater that burns fuel (kerosene, gas, wood), while ヒーター is a broader term for any heating device, including electric heaters.
暖だん房ぼう
暖房 means 'heating' as a system or the act of heating a room, whereas ヒーター is the physical device.

Borrowed from English 'heater'.