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washing machine
An electrical appliance used for washing clothes automatically.
洗濯機を回す。
Run the washing machine.
回す literally means 'to turn/spin'
洗濯機が壊れたので新しいのを買った。
I bought a new one because the washing machine broke.
ドラム式洗濯機は節水できる。
Drum-type washing machines can save water.
Types:
- 縦型/全自動洗濯機 (top-loading, traditional in Japan)
- ドラム式 (front-loading/drum type)
- 二槽式 (twin-tub) - older style with separate wash/spin tubs
- 洗濯乾燥機 (washer-dryer combo)
Common settings/features:
- 洗い (wash)
- すすぎ (rinse)
- 脱水 (spin dry)
- 乾燥 (dry)
- おしゃれ着コース (delicates cycle)
Collocations:
- 洗濯機に入れる (put in the washing machine)
- 洗濯機から出す (take out of the washing machine)
- 洗濯機の容量 (washing machine capacity)