自動販売機
Meanings
1
A machine that automatically sells goods when money is inserted. Common for drinks, tickets, and snacks.
There is a vending machine on the station platform.
I bought a drink from a vending machine.
Usage patterns
- 自動販売機で〈物〉を買うto buy something from a vending machine
I bought a juice from the vending machine.
- 自動販売機にお金を入れるto put money into a vending machine
I put a hundred-yen coin into the vending machine.
- 自動販売機が並ぶvending machines lined up (in a row)
There are many vending machines lined up in front of the station.