ワイパー
also: ワイパ
Meanings
1
windshield wiper; windscreen wiper
Common loanword for a vehicle's wiper blade. Used in everyday contexts.
It started raining, so I turned on the windshield wipers.
The wiper rubber has deteriorated, so I need to replace it.
Usage patterns
- ワイパーを動かすto run/move the wipers
It started raining, so I turned on the wipers.
- ワイパーをかけるto switch on the wipers
The windshield got dirty, so I turned on the wipers.
- ワイパーが故障するfor the wipers to break down
The wipers broke down while I was driving, which was a real problem.