消火器(しょうかき)

しょうかき
noun
fire extinguisher
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)

DISTINCTION:
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)
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