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water heater, boiler
A device that heats water for household use.
給湯器 is a device that heats water for household use (bathing, washing, etc.).
TYPES:
- ガス給湯器: gas water heater
- 電気給湯器: electric water heater
- エコキュート: eco-cute (heat pump water heater)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 給湯器が故障する: water heater breaks down
- 給湯器を交換する: to replace the water heater
- 給湯器のスイッチを入れる: to turn on the water heater
NOTE:
Many Japanese homes use on-demand tankless water heaters (瞬間湯沸かし器) rather than storage tank types.