How to say "cable" in Japanese

• ケーブルCommon
  nounThe common word for a cable, especially an electrical or communications cable such as a power, TV, or computer cable. This is the word you want in most everyday contexts.
  海底かいていケーブルが両国りょうこくの間あいだに引ひかれた。↗

  A submarine cable was laid between the two countries.
• 索条さくじょう
  nounA less common word for a cable in its rope-like sense — a thick strong line used for hauling or lifting — and for rope generally. For an ordinary electrical cable, ケーブル is the word.
• 鉄索てっさく
  nounA less common word for a cable made of twisted steel wire — a wire rope — used for heavy lifting and hauling, and also for a cableway, an overhead line for carrying loads.

Choose 「ケーブル」 for ordinary cables, especially electrical and communications ones; 索条 is a less common word for rope-like cables, and 鉄索 for steel wire ropes and cableways.

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• ケーブルcable
• 索条さくじょうcable
• 鉄索てっさくcable
• 公電こうでんofficial telegram
• 電纜でんらん(electrical) cable