織機
also: おりき
Meanings
1
loom; weaving machine
Refers to a machine for weaving cloth. 織機 (しょっき) is the most common term.
The latest looms have been introduced in this factory.
My grandmother used to weave cloth on an old loom.
Usage patterns
- 織機で〈物〉を織るto weave something on a loom
She wove a beautiful silk cloth on the loom.
- 織機を動かすto operate/run a loom
In the factory, many looms are kept running all day long.
- 織機を導入するto introduce/install a loom (in a factory)
This factory installed new automatic looms.