クーラー
くーらー
noun
air conditioner; cooler
1.
air conditioner
A device for cooling indoor air.
クーラーをつけてください。
Please turn on the air conditioner.
クーラーが効きすぎている。
The air conditioner is too strong.
暑いからクーラーを入れよう。
It's hot, so let's turn on the air conditioner.
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.