シーリングファン
shīringu fan
The English phrase "ceiling fan" is translated into Japanese as シーリングファン (shīringu fan). Wiktionary also lists 天井扇風機 (tenjō senpūki).
Meaning: fan fixture on a ceiling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| シーリングファン | shīringu fan |
| 天井扇風機 | tenjō senpūki |
The term refers to a fan fixture mounted on a ceiling. In modern Japanese, especially regarding interior design and retail, the loanword version is the standard way to refer to this appliance.
Which one should you use?
シーリングファン is the standard term used in daily life and home improvement stores. In contrast, 天井扇風機 is grammatically correct but sounds more technical or descriptive.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
シーリングファン is the most common way to refer to the device in contemporary contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
shīringu fan
Did you know?
- While シーリングファン is common in design, many Japanese homes use エアコン (air conditioners) almost exclusively for climate control, making ceiling fans a rare luxury or a specific aesthetic choice rather than a standard utility.
- The word for 'ceiling', 天井, is linguistically composed of the characters for 'heaven' and 'top', a common way Japanese uses cosmic terms for architectural boundaries.
- The mechanical fan 扇風機 shares its first character with the traditional folding fan, linking a modern electronic appliance to ancient court culture.
Examples in context
- シーリングファンを付けたいです。shīringufan o tsuketaidesu.I want to install a ceiling fan.
- このシーリングファンは静かですね。kono shīringufan wa shizuka desu ne.This ceiling fan is quiet, isn't it?
- 新しいシーリングファンはどこですか？atarashii shīringufan wa doko desu ka?Where is the new ceiling fan?
Example conversation
Hiyori and Ren are looking at furniture in a store.
- 陽葵 Himariこのシーリングファン、おしゃれですね。kono shīringufan, oshare desu ne.This ceiling fan is stylish, isn't it?
- 蓮 Ren本当だ。僕の部屋に合うかな。hontō da. boku no heya ni au kana.You're right. I wonder if it fits my room.
- 陽葵 Himariサイズを確認してみましょう。saizu o kakunin shite mimashō.Let's check the size.
- 蓮 Renそうだね。店員さんに聞いてみるよ。sō da ne. ten'in-san ni kiite miru yo.Good idea. I'll ask the clerk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ceiling fan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
