配電盤(はいでんばん)

はいでんばん
noun
power distribution board; electrical panel
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1. power distribution board; electrical panel; switchboard
A panel or board that distributes electrical power from a main source to various circuits within a building. Contains circuit breakers, switches, and fuses.
配電盤(はいでんばん)のブレーカーが落(お)ちた。
The breaker on the electrical panel tripped.
配電盤(はいでんばん)の点検(てんけん)は定期的(ていきてき)に行(おこな)う必要(ひつよう)がある。
The distribution board needs to be inspected regularly.
停電(ていでん)のときはまず配電盤(はいでんばん)を確認(かくにん)してください。
When there's a power outage, first check the electrical panel.

Compound of 配電(はいでん) (power distribution) + 盤(ばん) (board/panel). Found in every building, from homes to factories. Knowing this word is practical for everyday life in Japan, especially when dealing with electrical issues or reading building guides.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 分電盤(ぶんでんばん): sub-distribution panel; breaker box — the household version that divides circuits for rooms
  • ブレーカー: breaker; circuit breaker — individual safety switches within the panel
  • 制御盤(せいぎょばん): control panel — for controlling equipment, not just distributing power
  • 電気(でんき)メーター: electric meter — measures usage, separate from the distribution board

Related Words

Compare: 分電盤(ぶんでんばん) (sub-distribution panel)
Compare: ブレーカー (breaker)
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Added 2026.4.21 20:27 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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