レンジ(たいおう)

れんじたいおう
noun
microwave-safe
1. microwave-safe, microwave-compatible
Indicates that a container or product can be safely used in a microwave oven. Commonly seen on food packaging and kitchenware labels.
この容器(ようき)はレンジ対応(たいおう)です。
This container is microwave-safe.
レンジ対応(たいおう)のお弁当(べんとう)(ばこ)()った。
I bought a microwave-safe lunch box.
レンジ対応(たいおう)かどうか確認(かくにん)してから(あたた)めてください。
Please check if it's microwave-safe before heating.

レ��ジ対応(たいおう) is a product label term meaning "microwave-safe." It appears on food containers, kitchenware, and packaging.

WORD FORMATION:
レンジ (short for 電子(でんし)レンジ, microwave oven) + 対応(たいおう) (compatible, supported).

SIMILAR LABEL TERMS:

  • 食洗機(しょくせんき)対応(たいおう): dishwasher-safe
  • オーブン対応(たいおう): oven-safe
  • 冷凍(れいとう)対応(たいおう): freezer-safe
  • レンジ不可(ふか): not microwave-safe

THE ~対応(たいおう) PATTERN:

The pattern "noun + 対応(たいおう)" means "compatible with" or "supports" and is very productive in Japanese:

  • スマホ対応(たいおう): smartphone-compatible
  • Wi-Fi対応(たいおう): Wi-Fi enabled

USAGE:
Common on packaging and product labels. When shopping in Japan, look for this term on lunch boxes, food containers, and plastic wrap.