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

この部屋への電子機器持ち込みは禁止されています。

No electronic devices are allowed in this room.

この工場では、電子機器に問題がないか、最後に作業員が一つずつ手作業でチェックしています。

In this factory, workers manually check each electronic device one by one at the end of the process to make sure there are no problems.

私、電気のニオイが分かるんですよね。最近若い方は電子機器を常に使っているので、電気のニオイがプンプンします。

I can smell electricity, you know. Young people these days are constantly using electronic devices, so I often smell electricity around them.

Kanji Composition