Japanese Conversation · Level 46
90 words
Japanese word
冷蔵庫
Pronunciation
Romajireizōko
Meaning
- nounfridge
Example
冷蔵庫に牛乳があります。rei zō ko ni gyū nyū ga a ri ma su
There is milk in the fridge.
More examples
夏は食べ物を冷蔵庫に入れます。natsu wa ta be mono o rei zō ko ni i re ma su
In summer, I put food in the fridge.
Core concept
It refers to a household appliance that keeps food and drinks cold so they can be stored longer.
Common phrases
冷蔵庫を開けるrei zō ko o a ke ru
open the fridge
冷蔵庫に入れるrei zō ko ni i re ru
put in the fridge
冷蔵庫の中rei zō ko no naka
inside the fridge
Similar words
冷凍庫reitōko: An appliance or compartment that stores food at freezing temperatures.
Definition in Japanese
食品や飲み物などを低温で保存するための電気製品。shoku hin ya no mi mono na do o tei on de ho zon su ru ta me no den ki sei hin
Word origin
冷蔵庫 (reizōko) combines 冷 (rei, "cold"), 蔵 (zō, "storage"), and 庫 (ko, "storehouse"), literally meaning a cold storage place.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 冷蔵庫 (reizōko) usually refers to the whole refrigerator, while 冷凍庫 (reitōko) specifically means a freezer.