(せんたくき)

せんたくき
noun
washing machine
1. washing machine
An electrical appliance used for washing clothes automatically.
洗濯機(せんたくき)(まわ)す。
Run the washing machine.
回す literally means 'to turn/spin'
洗濯機(せんたくき)(こわ)れたので(あたら)しいのを()った。
I bought a new one because the washing machine broke.
ドラム(しき)洗濯機(せんたくき)節水(せっすい)できる。
Drum-type washing machines can save water.

Types:

  • 縦型(たてがた)/全自動(ぜんじどう)洗濯機(せんたくき) (top-loading, traditional in Japan)
  • ドラム(しき) (front-loading/drum type)
  • 二槽式(にそうしき) (twin-tub) - older style with separate wash/spin tubs
  • 洗濯乾燥機(せんたくかんそうき) (washer-dryer combo)

Common settings/features:

  • (あら)い (wash)
  • すすぎ (rinse)
  • 脱水(だっすい) (spin dry)
  • 乾燥(かんそう) (dry)
  • おしゃれ()コース (delicates cycle)

Collocations:

  • 洗濯機(せんたくき)()れる (put in the washing machine)
  • 洗濯機(せんたくき)から()す (take out of the washing machine)
  • 洗濯機(せんたくき)容量(ようりょう) (washing machine capacity)