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
Japanese Hiragana English
温度( おんど) ondo temperature
ハイパワー haipawaa high power
スイング suingu swing (the fan will swing up and down) – you might also
see swing as 上下風向
風向(かざむき or ふうこう) kazamuki or fuukou direction of “wind” (the fan)
ランドリー randori- laundry function
省パワー(しょうパワー) shoupawa- energy saving mode
風量切換(ふうりょう きりかえ) fuuryou kirikae “wind” (fan) strength, amount of air flow
送風(そうふう) soufuu ventilate
強風(きょうふう) kyoufuu strong, high (fan, wind)
弱風(じゃくふう) jyakufuu weak, low (fan, wind)
微風(びふう) bifuu very low, breeze
静音(せいおん) seion quiet mode
運転(うんてん) unten operate