Translation of Japanese word "冷蔵庫" to English
冷蔵庫
れいぞうこ
[reizouko]
IPA: /reizouko/
Meaning
NounA household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).
How to use
冷蔵庫 (reizouko) — 'refrigerator / fridge'. 冷蔵庫に入れる — put in the fridge. 冷凍庫 (reitouko) — freezer.
🇬🇧 English
refrigerator
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 冷蔵庫
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): れいぞうこ
Romaji Transcription: reizouko
Example Sentences
冷蔵庫の中に野菜があります。
れいぞうこのなかにやさいがあります。
There are vegetables in the refrigerator.
冷蔵庫の電気代が高くなりました。
れいぞうこのでんきだいがたかくなりました。
The electricity bill for the refrigerator has increased.
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Common phrases
- 冷蔵庫に入れる— put in refrigerator
- 冷蔵庫の中身— contents of refrigerator
- 古い冷蔵庫— old refrigerator
Frequency rank: #576 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "冷蔵庫" mean?▼
The Japanese word "冷蔵庫" means "refrigerator" in English.
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The word "冷蔵庫" is read as "れいぞうこ" (reizouko). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A household appliance for keeping food cool and fresh.".
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