消 火 器(しょうかき)

しょうかき

noun

fire extinguisher

tool

See also: 消化器(しょうかき) (digestive system)

1. fire extinguisher

A portable device used to put out small fires. Required in buildings throughout Japan by fire safety regulations.

消火器(しょうかき)はどこですか。

Where is the fire extinguisher?

消火器(しょうかき)の使(つか)い方(かた)を知(し)っていますか。

Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?

廊下(ろうか)に置(お)いてある消火器(しょうかき)の期限(きげん)を確認(かくにん)してください。

Please check the expiration date on the fire extinguisher in the hallway.

Usage

An everyday word found in safety contexts. Fire extinguishers are required in buildings in Japan and are commonly seen in hallways, kitchens, and near exits.

Common collocations

消火器(しょうかき)を使(つか)う (to use a fire extinguisher)
消火器(しょうかき)の設置(せっち) (installation of fire extinguishers)
消火器(しょうかき)の点検(てんけん) (fire extinguisher inspection)

Similar words

消火器(しょうかき) (fire extinguisher, a device) vs. 消化器(しょうかき) (digestive organs). The kanji differ: 火(か) (fire) vs. 化(か) (transform).

Related Words

Homophone: 消化器(しょうかき) (digestive organs)

Related: 消防署(しょうぼうしょ) (fire station, fire department)

Related: 避難経路(ひなんけいろ) (evacuation route)

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