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.
フィルターの目詰まりを掃除する。
I'll clean the clogged filter.
プリンターの目詰まりで印刷できなくなった。
The printer clogged up and I can't print anymore.
エアコンのフィルターは定期的に掃除しないと目詰まりを起こして効率が下がる。
If you don't clean the air conditioner filter regularly, it will clog up and efficiency will drop.
USAGE:
Formed from 目 (holes, mesh) + 詰まり (clogging, blocking). The 目 here refers to the small openings in a mesh, filter, or nozzle. Often appears with を起こす (to cause) or する verbs.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 目詰まりを起こす (to become clogged)
- 目詰まりを解消する (to clear a clog)
- 目詰まりを防ぐ (to prevent clogging)
- フィルターの目詰まり (filter clogging)
- ノズルの目詰まり (nozzle clogging)