撹拌機 (かくはんき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
mixer; agitator; mixing machine
Refers to a mechanical device for mixing or agitating substances, typically in industrial, laboratory, or kitchen settings.
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I used an agitator to mix the reagents in the laboratory.
機loom, mechanism, machine 撹disturb, throw into confusion Similar words
- ミキサー
ミキサー is the common loanword for a kitchen blender or audio mixer. 撹拌機 is more technical and often refers to industrial or laboratory mixing equipment.
- 混ぜる
混ぜる is the general verb 'to mix'. 撹拌機 is the noun for the machine that performs mixing, often with a connotation of thorough agitation.
Etymology
Compound of 撹拌 (かくはん, 'agitation, stirring') + 機 (き, 'machine'). 撹拌 is from Chinese 攪拌 (jiǎobàn).
