Japanese Conversation · Level 89
60 words
Japanese word
自動販売機
Pronunciation
Romajijidōhanbaiki
Meaning
- nounvending machine
Example
飲み物は自動販売機で買えます。no mi mono wa ji dō han bai ki de ka e ma su
You can buy drinks from a vending machine.
More examples
この自動販売機は、電子マネーに対応しています。ko no ji dō han bai ki wa den shi ma nē ni tai ō shi te i ma su
This vending machine accepts electronic money.
Core concept
Refers to a machine that supplies a selected product automatically after payment, without a shop assistant.
Common phrases
自動販売機で買うji dō han bai ki de ka u
buy from a vending machine
Similar words
自販機jihanki: A familiar abbreviated term for a machine that dispenses products automatically after payment.
Definition in Japanese
代金を入れて商品を選ぶと、人の応対を受けずに商品が出てくる機械。dai kin o i re te shō hin o era bu to hito no ō tai o u ke zu ni shō hin ga de te ku ru ki kai
Word origin
自動 (jidō, "automatic") combines with 販売機 (hanbaiki, "selling machine") to form a word for a machine that sells goods automatically.
Usage tips
- In Japan, vending machines are a routine part of daily life and can be found in many places beyond shops, including streets and train stations.