Translation guide
A machine for washing dishes, commonly called a dishwasher. In Japanese, the most common term is 食器洗い機, but 食洗機 is a frequent abbreviation. Note that 皿洗い機 is less common and may sound literal.
Refer to the kitchen appliance that washes dishes automatically.
Standard term for a dishwashing machine. Used in product descriptions and everyday conversation.
新しい食器洗い機を買いました。
I bought a new dishwashing machine.
Common abbreviation of 食器洗い機. Widely used in casual and written contexts.
Literal translation of 'dishwashing machine'. Less common and may sound unnatural; prefer 食器洗い機.
食洗機があれば、皿洗いが楽になる。
If you have a dishwasher, washing dishes becomes easier.
This is a direct translation and is not commonly used. Stick to 食器洗い機 or 食洗機.
皿洗い機が故障した。
The dishwashing machine broke down.