自販機(じはんき)

じはんき
noun
vending machine
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See also: 自動販売機(じどうはんばいき) (full form)
1. vending machine
An automatic machine that dispenses items such as drinks, snacks, or tickets when money is inserted. This is a shortened form of 自動販売機(じどうはんばいき).
自販機(じはんき)で飲(の)み物(もの)を買(か)った。
I bought a drink from the vending machine.
この自販機(じはんき)は電子(でんし)マネーが使(つか)える。
This vending machine accepts electronic money.
日本(にほん)は人口(じんこう)あたりの自販機(じはんき)の数(かず)が世界(せかい)でもトップクラスだと言(い)われている。
Japan is said to have one of the highest numbers of vending machines per person in the world.

自販機(じはんき) is the commonly used abbreviation for 自動販売機(じどうはんばいき).

Common collocations

Usage

  • Japan is famous for its abundant vending machines
  • Available for drinks, snacks, cigarettes, tickets, etc.
  • Many, especially in cities, accept IC cards such as Suica

Related words

Related Words

Related: 券売機(けんばいき) (ticket machine)
Compare: 販売機(はんばいき) (vending machine)
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Added 2026.2.3 15:52 · Revised 2026.10.4 16:23
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