洗濯機
Meanings
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washing machine; clothes washer
Standard term for a household washing machine. The colloquial pronunciation せんたっき is common in casual speech.
I bought a new washing machine.
The washing machine broke down.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を洗濯機に入れるto put something into the washing machine
I put the dirty shirt into the washing machine.
- 洗濯機を回すto run the washing machine
It's my habit to run the washing machine first thing in the morning.
- 洗濯機が壊れるfor the washing machine to break down
The washing machine broke down, so I called for repairs.
- 洗濯機で洗うto wash (something) using a washing machine
This sweater can be washed in the washing machine.