エアコン
えあこん
noun
air conditioner
1.
air conditioner
A device that cools or heats and conditions indoor air.
エアコンをつける。
To turn on the air conditioner.
エアコンの温度を下げる。
To lower the air conditioner temperature.
暑いからエアコンを強くした。
It's hot, so I turned up the AC.
寝る前にエアコンのタイマーをセットする。
I set the air conditioner timer before going to bed.
夏はエアコンなしでは過ごせない。
In summer, I can't get by without air conditioning.
エアコン is an abbreviation of エアコンディショナー (air conditioner). In Japan, most units provide both cooling and heating.
COMMON OPERATIONS:
- エアコンをつける / 入れる: to turn on the AC
- エアコンを消す / 切る: to turn off the AC
- 温度を上げる/下げる: to raise/lower the temperature
MODES:
- 冷房: cooling
- 暖房: heating
- 除湿: dehumidify
- 送風: fan only
USAGE:
Essential in Japanese summers. Many homes and offices rely on エアコン as the primary climate control. 省エネ (energy-saving) settings are widely promoted. The abbreviated form エアコン is far more common than the full エアコンディショナー.
Related Words
Related:
扇風機 (electric fan)