〜機(き)

き
suffix
~ machine, ~ device
1. machine, device, apparatus
A suffix meaning 'machine' or 'device' attached to words describing the function or type.
乾燥(かんそう)機(き)で服(ふく)を乾(かわ)かす。
I dry clothes with a dryer.
洗濯(せんたく)機(き)が故障(こしょう)した。
The washing machine broke down.
券売(けんばい)機(き)で切符(きっぷ)を買(か)う。
I buy tickets at the ticket machine.

〜機(き) is attached to words to indicate a machine or device with that function.

COMMON MACHINES:

  • 洗濯機(せんたくき): washing machine
  • 乾燥機(かんそうき): dryer
  • 掃除機(そうじき): vacuum cleaner
  • 冷蔵機(れいぞうき): refrigeration machine
  • 券売機(けんばいき): ticket vending machine
  • 自動販売機(じどうはんばいき): vending machine
  • 複写機(ふくしゃき): copy machine
  • 飛行機(ひこうき): airplane
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Added 2026.2.4 10:44
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