ブレーカー

ぶれーかー
noun
circuit breaker; breaker
technicalelectronicsbuilding
1. circuit breaker; breaker
A safety device that automatically interrupts electrical flow when it detects an overload or short circuit. Located in the breaker box/electrical panel of buildings.
ブレーカー()ちた
The breaker tripped.
ブレーカー()げてください
Please flip the breaker back on.
The breaker trips if you use the air conditioner and hair dryer at the same time.

Loanword

From English "breaker" (short for circuit breaker)

How IT works

ブレーカー automatically "trips" (()ちる) when:

Common expressions

Types in japanese homes

  • 漏電(ろうでん)ブレーカー - ground fault breaker (main)
  • 安全(あんぜん)ブレーカー - safety breaker (individual circuits)
  • アンペアブレーカー - amperage breaker (contract capacity)

Troubleshooting

If ブレーカー keeps tripping:
1. Reduce number of appliances in use
2. Check for damaged cords
3. Call an electrician if problem persists