ポンプ
Meanings
1
A mechanical device for moving fluids or gases. Used in everyday and technical contexts.
from Dutch pomp
We used a pump to draw water from the well.
I bought a pump to inflate my bicycle tires.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をポンプでくみ上げるto pump up something (e.g. water) with a pump
We pumped up water from the well.
- ポンプで〈物〉を送るto send/pump something through a pipe using a pump
The oil is pumped into the tank.
- ポンプが故障するfor a pump to break down
The factory's pump broke down and the water stopped.