Meaning

Primary

Electronic Device

Alternatives

Electronic Equipment, Electronics

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have an electronic (電子) container machine. This is just a machine that contains electricity and electric parts. So basically, an electronic device, or more generally, electronic equipment or electronics.

電子機器 refers to complex electronic devices like computers, smartphones, medical devices, control systems, and more. So while it can be used to refer to a wide range of electronic devices, it's usually not used for things like simple household appliances like toasters or kettles.

Reading

でんしきき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

機内ではお手持ちの電子機器の電げんはお切りになるか機内モードにごせっ定くださいますよう、ご協力お願い申し上げます。

Please turn off all personal electronic devices or set them to airplane mode on this plane. Thank you for your cooperation.

電子機器に欠かんが無いか、一個ずつ手作業で確認しています。

We manually check electronic equipment one by one to make sure there are no defects.

どうしていくつかの航空会社は、飛行中の電子機器の使用についての規制を緩和し始めたんでしょうか?

Why did some airlines start relaxing their rules about the use of electronics during flights?

Kanji Composition