レンジ
れんじ
noun
microwave
1.
microwave oven
An appliance that heats food using microwave radiation. Short for 電子レンジ.
レンジ is short for 電子レンジ (microwave oven) in everyday usage.
TWO MEANINGS:
1. Microwave oven (電子レンジ) - most common
2. Cooking range/stove (from English "range")
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- レンジで温める: to heat in the microwave
- レンジでチンする: to microwave (casual)
- レンジ対応: microwave-safe
- レンジ調理: microwave cooking
ONOMATOPOEIA:
チンする (to microwave) comes from the beeping sound. Very casual: 弁当をチンする (microwave the bento).
RELATED:
- オーブンレンジ: microwave oven with oven function
- ガスレンジ: gas stove/range