カプラー
kapurā
The Japanese word for coupler is カプラー (kapurā).
A coupler refers to anything that couples things together.
Meaning: anything that couples things together (noun)
Which one should you use?
While カプラー is a standard term, you may encounter other forms: 連結具 is a formal term for coupler used in engineering and industrial contexts and 結合器 is a formal term for a device used for joining parts or mechanisms. In informal speech, one might use the phrase つないでるやつ meaning thing that connects.
How do you pronounce it?
kapurā
Did you know?
- The term 連結 (renketsu) describes both the physical coupling of train cars and the formation of a political coalition.
- The word やつ (yatsu) in the informal phrase つないでるやつ originally referred to a 'fellow' or 'person' before it became a common slang term for a 'thing'.
- While カプラー is used for machines, Japanese fans of anime and manga use the related term カップリング (kappuringu) to describe the pairing of characters in a romantic relationship.
Examples in context
- 技術者は、カプラーを使用して回路を接続しました。The technician connected the circuits using a coupler.
- このカプラーが壊れています。Kono kapuraa ga kowarete imasu.This coupler is broken.
- 新しいカプラーが必要です。Atarashii kapuraa ga hitsuyou desu.I need a new coupler.
- カプラーをしっかりと締めてください。Kapuraa o shikkari to shimete kudasai.Please tighten the coupler firmly.
Example conversation
Daisho and Yui are checking equipment in a workshop.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、予備のカプラーはある？Yui, yobi no kapurā wa aru?Yui, is there a spare coupler?
- 結衣 Yuiあそこにある棚にありますよ。Asoko ni aru tana ni arimasu yo.It's on the shelf over there.
- 大翔 Hirotoよし、これで修理できるな。Yoshi, kore de shūri dekiru na.Great, now I can fix it.
- 結衣 Yui大翔さん、気をつけて使ってくださいね。Daisho-san, ki o tsukete tsukatte kudasai ne.Daisho, please use it carefully.
