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ice maker; ice machine
A machine or appliance that automatically makes ice cubes. Refers both to built-in refrigerator units and standalone commercial machines used in hotels and restaurants.
製氷機が壊れた。
The ice maker broke.
ホテルの廊下に製氷機がある。
There is an ice machine in the hotel hallway.
冷蔵庫の自動製氷機に水を入れるのを忘れていた。
I forgot to put water in the refrigerator's automatic ice maker.
Compound of 製氷 (ice-making) + 機 (machine). Found in modern refrigerators and as standalone commercial appliances in hotels, restaurants, and offices.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自動製氷機: automatic ice maker
- 製氷機に水を入れる: to put water in the ice maker
- 製氷機が故障する: the ice maker breaks down
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 製氷皿: ice cube tray (manual)
- 氷: ice (general)
- 製氷室: ice-making compartment (in a fridge)