配電盤(はいでんばん)

はいでんばん
noun
power distribution board; electrical panel
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:

  • 配電盤(はいでんばん)の点検(てんけん): inspection of the electrical panel
  • 配電盤(はいでんばん)の交換(こうかん): replacement of the distribution board
  • 配電盤(はいでんばん)を確認(かくにん)する: to check the electrical panel
  • 主(しゅ)配電盤(はいでんばん): main distribution board

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
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