English–Japanese

“washing machine” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisentakuki

Example

母は洗濯機を使います。haha wa sen taku ki o tsuka i ma su

My mother uses the washing machine.

Illustration for 洗濯機 (washing machine)

How to say “washing machine” in Japanese

“Washing machine” in Japanese is 洗濯機 (sentakuki).

Describes a household machine that takes clothes through the washing process with water, detergent, and mechanical movement.

Full entry for 洗濯機: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 洗濯機

新しい洗濯機は音が静かです。atara shi i sen taku ki wa oto ga shizu ka de su

The new washing machine is quiet.

Tips for using 洗濯機

  • English speakers often use washer instead of washing machine when the context already makes the meaning clear.

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