ボンベ
Meanings
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compressed gas cylinder; aerosol spray can
Refers to a pressurized container for gases or liquids, from small spray cans to large industrial cylinders. The context usually makes the size clear.
from German Bombe
We carried an oxygen cylinder into the hospital room.
The insecticide spray can is empty.
Usage patterns
- ボンベを交換するto replace a (gas) cylinder
I replaced the cylinder that had become empty.
- ボンベを背負うto carry a cylinder on one's back (e.g. scuba diving)
The diver entered the water carrying an oxygen cylinder on his back.
- ボンベが空になるfor a cylinder to run out/become empty
While cooking, the gas cylinder ran out.