How to: Use an Air Conditioner in Japan
Here is the basic guide on how to use the remote control of the Air-conditioner.
Keep in mind that air-con models vary – some have more features than others, specially if you are using a new model.
Basic functions on most air conditioners.

Other Functions
| 日本語 | ひらがな | ローマ字 | 英語 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 温度 | おんど | ondo | temperature |
| ハイパワー | はいぱわー | haipawaa | high power |
| スイング | すいんぐ | suingu | swing (fan moves up/down) |
| 風向 | かざむき / ふうこう | kazamuki / fuukou | direction of “wind” (fan) |
| ランドリー | らんどりー | randorii | laundry function |
| 省パワー | しょうぱわー | shoupawaa | energy saving mode |
| 風量切換 | ふうりょう きりかえ | fuuryou kirikae | fan strength / airflow adjustment |
| 送風 | そうふう | soufuu | ventilate |
| 強風 | きょうふう | kyoufuu | strong wind (fan high mode) |
| 弱風 | じゃくふう | jakufuu | weak wind (fan low mode) |
| 微風 | びふう | bifuu | breeze / very low wind |
| 静音 | せいおん | seion | quiet mode |
| 運転 | うんてん | unten | operate |
