When you need to dry your laundry, you'll use a 物干し (monohoshi).
This word refers to either a clothesline, which is a rope or wire strung outside to hang clothes, or a drying rack, which is a freestanding frame often used indoors or on balconies.
It's a very practical word to know, especially if you're living in Japan, as many homes don't have electric dryers.
Instead, people often hang their clothes to dry in the sun or use a rack inside.
When you're dealing with laundry in Japan, you'll definitely come across the term 物干し (monohoshi). This word refers to a clothesline or a drying rack, essentially anything used to hang clothes to dry.
It's a practical item found in most homes, especially since many Japanese households prefer air-drying their laundry due to space constraints or to save energy. You might see a dedicated 物干し竿 (monohoshi-zao), which is a clothes pole, often extending from a balcony, or a portable 物干しスタンド (monohoshi sutando), a drying rack stand. Understanding this word is key for daily life situations, like asking where to hang your clothes or looking for a drying solution in a new apartment.
수준별 예문
雨の日は物干しが使えません。
On rainy days, the clothesline cannot be used.
〜の日: on the day of ~; 〜が使えません: cannot be used
物干しに洗濯物を干しました。
I hung the laundry on the clothesline.
〜に〜を干す: to hang ~ on ~
この物干しはベランダに置けますか？
Can this drying rack be placed on the balcony?
〜に置けますか: can be placed on ~?
新しい物干しを買う必要があります。
I need to buy a new clothesline.
〜を買う必要があります: need to buy ~
風が強いので、物干しが倒れないか心配です。
Since the wind is strong, I'm worried the clothesline might fall over.
〜ので: since ~; 〜が倒れないか心配です: worried if ~ won't fall over
物干し竿が壊れてしまいました。
The clothesline pole broke.
〜が壊れてしまいました: ~ broke (regrettably)
折りたたみ式の物干しは便利です。
A foldable drying rack is convenient.
〜式: ~ type; 〜は便利です: ~ is convenient
日当たりの良い場所に物干しを移動しましょう。
Let's move the clothesline to a sunny spot.
〜に〜を移動する: to move ~ to ~; 〜ましょう: let's do ~
雨の日は物干し竿を室内に移動させることがよくあります。
On rainy days, we often move the clothesline indoors.
このアパートにはベランダにしっかりした物干しが設置されています。
This apartment has a sturdy drying rack installed on the balcony.
強風で物干しが倒れてしまい、洗濯物が泥だらけになってしまいました。
The strong wind knocked over the clothesline, and the laundry got muddy.
新しい物干しスタンドは、折りたたみ式で収納に便利です。
The new drying rack stand is foldable and convenient for storage.
屋上には共同の物干しスペースがあり、布団も干せます。
There's a shared clothesline space on the rooftop where you can also dry futons.
彼女は洗濯物を物干しに掛けるのが得意で、いつもきれいに並べています。
She's good at hanging laundry on the clothesline and always arranges it neatly.
日当たりの良い庭に、丈夫な物干しを設置しようと計画しています。
I'm planning to install a sturdy clothesline in the sunny garden.
この物干しはステンレス製なので、錆びにくく長持ちします。
This drying rack is made of stainless steel, so it's resistant to rust and lasts a long time.
관용어 및 표현
"洗濯物を物干しに干す"
To hang laundry on a clothesline/drying rack
雨が止んだから、洗濯物を物干しに干しましょう。 (The rain stopped, so let's hang the laundry on the clothesline.)
neutral"物干し竿"
Clothes drying pole
物干し竿が折れてしまったので、新しいのを買わないと。 (The clothes drying pole broke, so I have to buy a new one.)
neutral"ベランダの物干し"
Balcony drying rack
ベランダの物干しがいっぱいで、もう干せない。 (The balcony drying rack is full, I can't hang any more.)
neutral"室内物干し"
Indoor drying rack
雨の日は室内物干しが大活躍します。 (On rainy days, an indoor drying rack comes in very handy.)
neutral"物干し台"
Clothesline stand
物干し台がグラグラしているので、直さないと危ない。 (The clothesline stand is wobbly, it's dangerous if I don't fix it.)
neutral"物干し場"
Drying area
屋上に物干し場があるので、そこで洗濯物を干します。 (There's a drying area on the rooftop, so I hang laundry there.)
neutral"物干しネット"
Drying net (for delicate items)
セーターは形が崩れないように物干しネットに入れて干します。 (To keep sweaters from losing their shape, I dry them in a drying net.)
neutral"物干しロープ"
Clothesline rope
キャンプでは物干しロープがあると便利です。 (A clothesline rope is useful when camping.)
neutral"自動物干し"
Automatic drying rack
最近のマンションには、自動物干しが付いているところが多い。 (Many modern apartments now come with automatic drying racks.)
neutral"物干し金具"
Clothesline fittings/brackets
壁に物干し金具を取り付けて、新しい物干し竿を設置しました。 (I installed clothesline fittings on the wall and set up a new clothesline pole.)
neutral팁
Contextual Learning: Where You'd See It
Imagine hanging laundry in Japan. You'll likely see a 物干し竿 (monohoshi-zao - clothes drying pole) or a 物干し台 (monohoshi-dai - clothes drying stand/rack).
Pronunciation Practice
Break it down: mono (thing) + hoshi (drying). Practice saying it slowly: mo-no-ho-shi. The 'o' sounds are like in 'go'.
Visual Aid
When you think of 物干し, picture a rack full of clothes drying outside a Japanese home or on a balcony.
Related Vocabulary
Learn 洗濯物 (sentakumono - laundry/washing) and 干す (hosu - to dry, verb). You干す洗濯物 on a 物干し.
Japanese Drying Habits
Many Japanese households don't use tumble dryers. They often hang clothes outside on a 物干し or indoors, especially in apartments.
Sentence Structure Practice
Try this: ベランダに物干しがあります。 (Beranda ni monohoshi ga arimasu.) - There is a drying rack on the balcony.
Listen for it
If you watch Japanese vlogs or dramas, pay attention to scenes involving laundry. You might hear or see 物干し in use.
Don't Confuse with 衣類乾燥機
While 物干し is for air drying, 衣類乾燥機 (irui kansouki) is the word for a clothes dryer (machine). They are different.
Compound Nouns
物干し is a compound noun. 物 (mono - thing) and 干し (hoshi - drying). Understanding these parts helps with other vocabulary.
Practical Application
If you're ever in Japan and need to ask where to hang your clothes, you can ask, 「物干しはどこですか？」 (Monohoshi wa doko desu ka?) - Where is the clothesline/drying rack?
셀프 테스트 18 질문
洗濯物をどこに干しますか？____に干します。
The question asks where to hang laundry. '物干し' (monohoshi) means clothesline or drying rack, which is the correct place to hang laundry.
雨が降っているので、洗濯物は____の中に干します。
The sentence says it's raining, so laundry should be hung inside. '物干し' can also refer to an indoor drying rack, making it the correct choice.
この____はとても大きいです。
The sentence describes something as 'very big'. A clothesline or drying rack can be large, fitting the context.
新しい____を買いました。
The sentence says 'I bought a new ___'. '物干し' is a common household item one might purchase.
タオルを____にかけます。
The sentence says 'I hang a towel on the ___'. A clothesline or drying rack is where you would typically hang towels to dry.
晴れの日は____が便利です。
The sentence says 'On sunny days, ___ is convenient.' A clothesline or drying rack is especially useful for drying laundry outdoors on sunny days.
This sentence means 'I hung the laundry on the clothesline rod.' The particles 'を' and 'に' are key here. '洗濯物 (せんたくもの)' is the laundry (direct object), and '物干し竿 (ものほしざお)' is the clothesline rod (location).
This sentence means 'An indoor drying rack is convenient on rainy days.' '雨の日 (あめのひ)' is 'rainy day'. '室内物干し (しつないものほし)' is the indoor drying rack. '便利だ (べんりだ)' means 'convenient'.
This sentence means 'I installed a new clothesline stand on the balcony.' '新しい (あたらしい)' is 'new', '物干し台 (ものほしだい)' is 'clothesline stand', 'ベランダ (べらんだ)' is 'balcony', and '設置した (せっちした)' means 'installed'.
This sentence describes bringing in laundry from the clothesline because it was raining. The order follows a logical flow of cause and effect.
This sentence describes the presence of a sturdy clothesline pole on the veranda of a new apartment. The order describes the location and characteristic of the object.
This sentence explains the convenience of a foldable drying rack because it can be stored compactly when not in use. The order explains the feature and its benefit.
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Contextual Learning: Where You'd See It
Imagine hanging laundry in Japan. You'll likely see a 物干し竿 (monohoshi-zao - clothes drying pole) or a 物干し台 (monohoshi-dai - clothes drying stand/rack).
Pronunciation Practice
Break it down: mono (thing) + hoshi (drying). Practice saying it slowly: mo-no-ho-shi. The 'o' sounds are like in 'go'.
Visual Aid
When you think of 物干し, picture a rack full of clothes drying outside a Japanese home or on a balcony.
Related Vocabulary
Learn 洗濯物 (sentakumono - laundry/washing) and 干す (hosu - to dry, verb). You干す洗濯物 on a 物干し.
예시
洗濯物を物干しにかけた。
관련 콘텐츠
home 관련 단어
上に
B1Above; on top of.
不在
B1Absent; not present. Not in a particular place.
手頃な
B1Affordable, reasonable (price).
お先に
B1Excuse me for going first; said when leaving before others.
仲介
B1Mediation, agency (e.g., real estate).
あっ
B1Ah!; an exclamation of sudden realization or surprise.
エアコン
A2air conditioner
冷暖房
B1Air conditioning and heating system.
風通しの良い
B1Well-ventilated; airy.
～可
A2Suffix meaning "permitted" or "allowed".
