How to Say “Carburetor” in Japanese

キャブレター
kyaburetā
The English phrase "carburetor" is translated into Japanese as キャブレター (kyaburetā).
The term refers to a device in an internal combustion engine.
Meaning: a device in an internal combustion engine (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kyaburetā

Did you know?

  • While キャブレター is the standard term, older Japanese mechanics might use the word 気化器 'kikaki', which literally means 'vaporizer'.
  • In Japanese automotive manuals, the phrase キャブ調 'kyabuchō' is used to refer to the specific act of tuning a carburetor.
  • While キャブレター is the standard katakana version, many mechanics in Japan specifically use the abbreviation キャブ (kyabu) when speaking.

Examples in context

  • キャブレターの調子が悪いです。
    The carburetor is not working properly.
  • 古い車では、キャブレターのメンテナンスが重要です。
    Carburetor maintenance is crucial for older cars.
  • 新しいモデルには、電子制御がキャブレターに取って代わっています。
    Electronic control has replaced carburetors in newer models.
  • このエンジン、キャブが完璧に調整されてるよ!
    This engine has a perfectly tuned carb!
  • キャブ型は燃費もいいんだよ。
    Carburetor types also have good fuel efficiency.
  • もうキャブのクリーニングをした?
    Did you clean the carburetor already?
  • 古いバイクのキャブレターを掃除した。
    Furui baiku no kyaburetā o sōji shita.
    I cleaned the carburetor of an old motorcycle.
  • キャブレターの調子が悪いようです。
    Kyaburetā no chōshi ga warui yō desu.
    It seems like the carburetor is in bad condition.
  • キャブレターを交換する必要があります。
    Kyaburetā o kōkan suru hitsuyō ga arimasu.
    It is necessary to replace the carburetor.

Example conversation

Hiroto is explaining a mechanical problem to Misaki in a garage.

  1. 大翔 Hiroto

    エンジンがうまくかからないんだ。
    Enjin ga umaku kakaranai n da.
    The engine won't start properly.
  2. 美咲 Misaki

    キャブレターに問題があるのかな?
    Kyaburetā ni mondai ga aru no kana?
    I wonder if there is a problem with the carburetor?
  3. 大翔 Hiroto

    たぶん、キャブレターが詰まっているよ。
    Tabun, kyaburetā ga tsumatte iru yo.
    Probably, the carburetor is clogged.
  4. 美咲 Misaki

    じゃあ、一度分解して見てみるね。
    Jā, ichido bunkai shite mite miru ne.
    Then, I will try taking it apart to look.
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