目詰(めづ)まり

めづまり
noun
clogging; blockage; obstruction
1. clogging; blockage; obstruction
The blocking or clogging of small holes, pores, or openings in a filter, nozzle, drain, or similar device. Common in household maintenance and equipment troubleshooting contexts.
フィルターの目詰(めづ)まりを掃除(そうじ)する。
I'll clean the clogged filter.
プリンターの目詰(めづ)まりで印刷(いんさつ)できなくなった。
The printer clogged up and I can't print anymore.
エアコンのフィルターは定期的(ていきてき)に掃除(そうじ)しないと目詰(めづ)まりを起(お)こして効率(こうりつ)が下(さ)がる。
If you don't clean the air conditioner filter regularly, it will clog up and efficiency will drop.

Usage

Formed from 目(め) (holes, mesh) + 詰(つ)まり (clogging, blocking). The 目(め) here refers to the small openings in a mesh, filter, or nozzle. Often appears with を起(お)こす (to cause) or する verbs.

Common collocations

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Added 2026.3.9 12:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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