湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)

ゆわかしき
noun
water heater; water boiler
1. water heater; water boiler
An appliance that heats water, either a gas water heater installed in a kitchen or bathroom, or an electric kettle-type device.
湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)が壊(こわ)れた。
The water heater broke.
キッチンに湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)を取(と)り付(つ)けた。
We installed a water heater in the kitchen.
古(ふる)い湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)は安全(あんぜん)のために早(はや)めに交換(こうかん)した方(ほう)がいい。
It is better to replace an old water heater early for safety reasons.

USAGE:
Often refers to a small gas water heater (瞬間(しゅんかん)湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)) installed above a kitchen sink, which was common in older Japanese apartments. Can also refer to electric water boilers.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き)を交換(こうかん)する (to replace a water heater)
  • ガス湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き) (gas water heater)
  • 瞬間(しゅんかん)湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き) (instant water heater)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 給湯器(きゅうとうき): hot water heater — a more modern/formal term for the same appliance
  • ポット: electric pot — an appliance that boils and keeps water warm
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Added 2026.3.14 11:12 · Revised 2026.4.10 16:12
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