クーラー
くーらー
noun
air conditioner; cooler
1.
air conditioner
A device for cooling indoor air.
クーラー is from English "cooler" and refers to air conditioning units, specifically for cooling.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- クーラーをつける: to turn on the AC
- クーラーを消す: to turn off the AC
- クーラーが効く: the AC works/is effective
- クーラーが効きすぎる: the AC is too strong
RELATED VOCABULARY:
- エアコン: air conditioner (can heat and cool)
- 冷房: cooling, air conditioning (formal)
- 暖房: heating
- 扇風機: electric fan
NUANCE:
クーラー emphasizes cooling function, while エアコン (air conditioner) is the more general term for units that can both heat and cool.