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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carburetor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.