漏電(ろうでん)

ろうでん
noun, suru verb
electrical leak; current leakage
1. electrical leak; current leakage
the unwanted flow of electric current through an unintended path, often caused by damaged insulation
漏電(ろうでん)が火災(かさい)の原因(げんいん)だった。
An electrical leak was the cause of the fire.
漏電(ろうでん)遮断(しゃだん)器(き)が作動(さどう)した。
The earth leakage circuit breaker activated.
古(ふる)い配線(はいせん)は漏電(ろうでん)の危険(きけん)があるので、点検(てんけん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Old wiring has a risk of electrical leakage, so inspection is necessary.

漏電(ろうでん) refers to electrical current leaking through unintended paths, a serious safety hazard.

KANJI BREAKDOWN:

  • 漏(ろう) (leak)
  • 電(でん) (electricity)

SAFETY CONCERN:

  • Can cause electrical fires
  • Can lead to electric shock
  • Often caused by aged or damaged insulation

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 漏電(ろうでん)遮断(しゃだん)器(き) (earth leakage circuit breaker / ELCB)
  • 漏電(ろうでん)火災(かさい) (fire caused by electrical leak)
  • 漏電(ろうでん)検査(けんさ) (electrical leak inspection)

USAGE:

  • 漏電(ろうでん)する (to have an electrical leak - suru verb)
  • 漏電(ろうでん)している (there is an electrical leak)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 感電(かんでん) (electric shock)
  • 配線(はいせん) (wiring)
  • ブレーカー (circuit breaker)
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Added 2026.1.23 19:46 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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