掃除機

そうじき
Alternative writings: 掃除器
Frequency:
1

A household electrical appliance that suctions dirt and dust from floors and carpets (vacuum cleaner).

Noun

Examples

毎朝、掃除機をかけてから出かける。

I vacuum before leaving every morning.

この掃除機は軽くて階段の掃除もしやすい。

This vacuum cleaner is lightweight and easy to use on stairs.

ペットの毛が多いので、吸引力の強い掃除機を買った。

Because there’s a lot of pet hair, I bought a vacuum with strong suction.

2

A cleaning device in a broader sense — any apparatus used for cleaning (not limited to household vacuums).

Noun

Examples

業務用掃除機や床洗浄機などの大型の掃除機は、施設でよく使われる。

Large cleaning machines like commercial vacuums and floor scrubbers are often used in facilities.

ロボット掃除機は留守の間に自動で床を掃除してくれる便利な掃除機だ。

A robot vacuum is a convenient cleaning device that automatically cleans the floor while you're away.

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