アダプター

Types

• ACアダプター: AC adapter (power supply)
• 電源(でんげん)アダプター: power adapter
• 変換(へんかん)アダプター: conversion adapter (plug or connector)
• USBアダプター: USB adapter
• 旅行(りょこう)用(よう)アダプター: travel adapter (for outlets)
• 充電(じゅうでん)アダプター: charging adapter

Common collocations

• アダプターを使(つか)う: to use an adapter
• アダプターを持(も)っていく: to bring an adapter
• アダプターを忘(わす)れる: to forget the adapter

Cultural note

Japanese outlets take Type A plugs, as in North America, but supply 100 volts. Travelers from Europe or the UK need a 変換(へんかん)アダプター, and some devices also need a voltage converter.