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power cord; power cable
The electrical cable that connects an appliance or device to a power outlet. An everyday item found on most electronic devices.
電源コードを抜いてください。
Please unplug the power cord.
電源コードが短くて届かない。
The power cord is too short and doesn't reach.
掃除機の電源コードが絡まってしまったので、ほどくのに時間がかかった。
The vacuum cleaner's power cord got tangled, so it took a while to untangle it.
A compound of 電源 (power source) and コード (cord, from English). This is the standard term for the cable that connects an electrical appliance to a wall outlet.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 電源コードを挿す: to plug in the power cord
- 電源コードを抜く: to unplug the power cord
- 電源コードが断線する: the power cord breaks/frays
- 電源コードを巻く: to wind up the power cord
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 電源ケーブル: power cable — essentially the same; ケーブル is often used for thicker or more technical cables
- 延長コード: extension cord — an additional cord to extend reach
- 充電ケーブル: charging cable — specifically for charging devices (USB, etc.)
- コンセント: electrical outlet, power socket — the wall receptacle itself (Japanese English from 'concentric plug')
USAGE:
In product manuals and safety labels, you will often see warnings like 電源コードを無理に曲げないでください (Do not forcefully bend the power cord).