(ものほ)

ものほし
noun
drying rack; clothesline
1. drying rack; clothesline
A structure or device used to hang and dry laundry, typically outdoors or on a balcony.
I hung the laundry on the drying rack.
I installed a drying rack on the balcony.
It looks like rain, so please bring in the laundry from the drying rack.
Indoor drying racks come in handy during the rainy season.
The laundry pole was old, so I went to buy a new one.

Related words

Common collocations

  • 物干(ものほ)() (to hang on the drying rack)
  • 物干(ものほ)(だい) (drying rack stand)
  • 室内(しつない)物干(ものほ)し (indoor drying rack)

Usage

In Japanese apartments, balconies (ベランダ) typically have built-in 物干(ものほ)し structures. Indoor drying (部屋干(へやぼ)) is common during rainy season (梅雨(つゆ)).