Japanese Conversation · Level 5
87 words
Japanese word
アイロン
Pronunciation
Romajiairon
Meaning
- nouniron
Example
私はシャツにアイロンをかけます。watashi wa sha tsu ni a i ro n o ka ke ma su
I iron my shirt.
More examples
新しいアイロンを買いました。atara shi i a i ro n o ka i ma shi ta
I bought a new iron.
Core concept
Involves pressing heated metal against fabric to make its surface smooth and neat.
Common phrases
アイロンをかけるa i ro n o ka ke ru
iron clothes
アイロン台a i ro n dai
ironing board
Definition in Japanese
衣類などに熱と圧力を加えて、布のしわを伸ばす道具。i rui na do ni netsu to atsu ryoku o kuwa e te nuno no shi wa o no ba su dō gu
Word origin
アイロン (airon, "iron") is a Japanese loanword from English iron, referring to the heated device used to press clothes smooth.
Usage tips
- In English, iron can mean the metal, the appliance, or the action of pressing clothes, while アイロン (airon) usually refers to the appliance in Japanese.