Meaning

Primary

Washing Machine

Alternative

Laundry Machine

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A wash wash machine is just another way of saying washing machine. It does extra washing that you can't do by hand so there are two washes here.

Reading

せんたくき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
せんたっき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Note that although せんたくき is the official reading, this word is commonly pronounced せんたっき when spoken.

Context

Context Sentences

洗濯機が壊れたみたい。

The washing machine seems to be broken.

Kanji Composition