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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.
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).