(せいひょうき)

せいひょうき
noun
ice maker; ice machine
1. 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(せいひょうき)(こわ)れた。
The ice maker broke.
ホテルの廊下(ろうか)製氷機(せいひょうき)がある。
There is an ice machine in the hotel hallway.
冷蔵庫(れいぞうこ)自動(じどう)製氷機(せいひょうき)(みず)()れるのを(わす)れていた。
I forgot to put water in the refrigerator's automatic ice maker.

Compound of 製氷(せいひょう) (ice-making) + () (machine). Found in modern refrigerators and as standalone commercial appliances in hotels, restaurants, and offices.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 自動(じどう)製氷機(せいひょうき): automatic ice maker
  • 製氷機(せいひょうき)(みず)()れる: to put water in the ice maker
  • 製氷機(せいひょうき)故障(こしょう)する: the ice maker breaks down

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 製氷(せいひょう)(ざら): ice cube tray (manual)
  • (こおり): ice (general)
  • 製氷室(せいひょうしつ): ice-making compartment (in a fridge)