Translation guide
The movement of air, especially in a controlled or natural context. This guide covers how to express airflow in Japanese, from general terms to technical usage.
Describing the movement of air in a room, outdoors, or from a device.
The most direct and common way to say 'airflow'. Literally 'flow of air'. Suitable for everyday conversation and writing.
この部屋は空気の流れが悪い。
This room has poor airflow.
窓を開けると空気の流れが良くなる。
Opening the window improves the airflow.
Emphasizes the wind aspect. Often used for natural breezes or wind patterns.
山の風の流れが気持ちいい。
The mountain airflow feels nice.
A more technical or formal term for air current, often used in meteorology or engineering.
上昇気流が発生している。
An upward airflow is occurring.
Referring to airflow in the context of ventilation systems, air conditioning, or indoor air quality.
Commonly used for ventilation or air passage, especially in buildings and equipment.
このマスクは通気性が良い。
This mask has good airflow.
通気口を塞がないでください。
Please do not block the airflow vent.
Specifically means ventilation or air exchange. Often used for intentional airing out of rooms.
Refers to how well air passes through a space. Often used for houses or clothing.
Describing airflow in scientific, industrial, or aerodynamic contexts.
The direct loanword from English, widely used in technical fields like HVAC, computing, and engineering.
エアフローを最適化する。
Optimize the airflow.
As above, used in technical contexts for air currents.
気流解析を行う。
Perform airflow analysis.
A compound word literally meaning 'air current', used in some engineering contexts.
空気流のシミュレーション
airflow simulation
空気の流れ is the most general term for airflow. 風通し emphasizes the passage of wind through a space and is often used for houses or clothes. 通気 is more about ventilation and air permeability, common in product descriptions.
空気の流れを感じる。
I feel the airflow.
この部屋は風通しがいい。
This room has good airflow (breezy).
通気性の高い素材。
Material with high airflow (breathability).
Please ventilate regularly (ensure airflow).
この家は風通しがいい。
This house has good airflow.