送風機(そうふうき)

そうふうき
noun
blower; ventilation fan
1. blower; ventilation fan; air blower
A mechanical device that moves air, used for ventilation, cooling, drying, or industrial processes. Refers to dedicated blower units rather than household fans.
工場(こうじょう)に大型(おおがた)の送風機(そうふうき)が設置(せっち)されている。
Large blowers are installed in the factory.
送風機(そうふうき)を回(まわ)して室内(しつない)の空気(くうき)を入(い)れ替(か)えた。
I ran the ventilation fan to circulate the indoor air.
塗装(とそう)作業(さぎょう)のあとは送風機(そうふうき)で十分(じゅうぶん)に乾燥(かんそう)させる必要(ひつよう)がある。
After painting work, it's necessary to dry thoroughly using a blower.

Compound of 送風(そうふう) (sending air/ventilation) + 機(き) (machine). A technical term for dedicated air-moving equipment, distinct from household electric fans.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 大型(おおがた)送風機(そうふうき): large blower
  • 工業用(こうぎょうよう)送風機(そうふうき): industrial blower
  • 送風機(そうふうき)を回(まわ)す: to run a blower
  • 換気(かんき)送風機(そうふうき): ventilation fan

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 扇風機(せんぷうき): electric fan — household fan for personal cooling
  • 換気扇(かんきせん): ventilation fan — typically installed in walls or ceilings of kitchens and bathrooms
  • サーキュレーター: circulator fan — for circulating room air, often used with air conditioning
  • 空調(くうちょう): air conditioning — broader climate control system
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