Translation guide
How to talk about using electricity, from everyday conversation to formal reports.
電気の消費
electricity consumption
General term, but often replaced by more natural phrases depending on context.
Talking about how much electricity is used in daily life, at home, or in general.
The most natural, everyday way to say 'use electricity'. It focuses on the action of using power.
夏はエアコンでたくさん電気を使います。
In summer, we use a lot of electricity for the air conditioner.
Refers to the amount of electricity used, often seen on bills or in discussions about consumption levels.
今月の電気の使用量が先月より増えました。
This month's electricity consumption increased compared to last month.
Technical term for power consumption, used for appliances or in engineering contexts.
この冷蔵庫の消費電力はとても低いです。
This refrigerator's power consumption is very low.
Expressing the idea of cutting down on electricity use, often for environmental or cost reasons.
The standard verb for 'conserve electricity' or 'save power'. Used in campaigns and daily life.
こまめに電気を消して節電しましょう。
Let's save electricity by turning off lights frequently.
A more explicit way to say 'reduce electricity consumption', suitable for formal or written contexts.
企業は電気の消費を減らす努力をしています。
Companies are making efforts to reduce electricity consumption.
Short for 省エネルギー, meaning 'energy conservation'. Very common in product labels and everyday speech.
Discussing the amount of electricity used, often with numbers, meters, or bills.
The standard term on electricity bills for 'electricity usage amount'. Often seen with kWh.
電気使用量のお知らせが届きました。
The electricity usage notice arrived.
More technical term for 'electric power consumption amount', used in reports or data.
工場の電力消費量をグラフにまとめました。
I compiled the factory's electricity consumption into a graph.
In casual conversation, Japanese speakers rarely say 'electricity consumption' directly. Instead, they use phrases like 電気を使う (use electricity) or 電気代 (electricity bill) to talk about usage. Reserve 消費電力 or 電力消費量 for technical discussions.
電気の使用量を減らさないといけません。
We need to reduce our electricity consumption.
夏に電力消費がピークになります。
Electricity consumption peaks in the summer.
省エネ家電を選ぶと電気代が安くなります。
Choosing energy-saving appliances lowers your electricity bill.