Translation guide
The English word 'fittings' refers to small parts or accessories used to connect, install, or complete something, especially in plumbing, electrical work, furniture, or clothing. This guide helps learners express this concept naturally in Japanese, organized by context.
Small parts used to connect pipes, such as joints, elbows, and couplings.
General term for pipe joints or couplings. Used in plumbing and engineering contexts.
この継手は水漏れしにくいです。
This fitting is leak-resistant.
Specifically 'pipe fittings'. More technical than 継手 alone.
管継手の種類を教えてください。
Please tell me the types of pipe fittings.
Plumbing parts/components. Broader term that includes fittings and other parts.
配管部品はホームセンターで買えます。
You can buy plumbing fittings at a home improvement store.
Parts used in electrical installations, such as connectors, junction boxes, and conduit fittings.
Electrical installation parts. Commonly used in construction and electrical work.
電設部品のカタログを見せてください。
Please show me the catalog of electrical fittings.
General electrical parts. Can include fittings but also other components.
この電気部品はどこに使いますか？
Where is this electrical fitting used?
Connector. Often used for specific electrical connectors, but not a general term for all fittings.
Metal parts used in furniture assembly, such as hinges, handles, brackets, and drawer slides.
General term for metal fittings or hardware. Used in furniture, construction, and DIY.
この棚には金物が付いています。
This shelf comes with fittings.
Specifically furniture hardware/fittings.
家具金物のコーナーはどこですか？
Where is the furniture fittings section?
Mounting brackets or hardware. Emphasizes the attachment function.
取付金具が足りないので買い足します。
I'm short on fittings, so I'll buy more.
Small items used in garment making or repair, such as buttons, zippers, hooks, and snaps.
Accessories or attachments. In sewing, it refers to notions and fittings like buttons and zippers.
この服の付属品はすべて金属製です。
All the fittings on this garment are metal.
Clothing accessories/fittings. More specific to garments.
服飾付属品の専門店に行きました。
I went to a store specializing in clothing fittings.
Literal 'buttons, zippers, etc.' Use when listing specific items rather than a general term.
ボタンやファスナーなどの付属品を選んでください。
Please choose fittings such as buttons and zippers.
The English word 'fittings' covers many specific items. In Japanese, there is no single word that matches all uses. Always choose a term based on the context (plumbing, electrical, furniture, clothing). Using a generic word like 部品 (parts) may be understood but sounds vague.
このコネクタは防水タイプです。
This connector is a waterproof type.