A refrigerator is an essential household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to prevent spoilage.
30초 단어
- An appliance that keeps food cold.
- Essential for preserving freshness in homes.
- Often includes a freezer compartment.
概要
冷蔵庫（れいぞうこ）は、内部を低温に保つことで、食品の鮮度を維持し、細菌の繁殖を抑えるための家電です。現代の生活において欠かせない家電の一つであり、ほぼすべての家庭に設置されています。2) 使用パターン: 「冷蔵庫に入れる」「冷蔵庫から出す」「冷蔵庫を空にする」といった動詞と共に使われます。また、冷蔵庫の機能を表す際には「冷凍室」や「野菜室」といった内部の区分けについても言及することが多いです。3) 一般的な文脈: 日常会話では「冷蔵庫に牛乳ある？」「冷蔵庫が壊れた」など、生活に密着した話題で頻繁に登場します。また、料理のレシピや買い物リストの作成時にも「冷蔵庫の残り物」という表現がよく使われます。4) 類似語との比較: 「冷凍庫（れいとうこ）」は氷を作ったり食材を凍らせたりする専用の場所を指し、「保冷庫（ほれいくう）」は主に持ち運び可能な冷やすための箱を指します。冷蔵庫はこれらの中でも、家庭用の大型で汎用的なものを指すのが一般的です。
예시
冷蔵庫にビールが入っています。
everydayThere is beer in the refrigerator.
冷蔵庫の整理をしましょう。
formalLet's organize the refrigerator.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
冷蔵庫の残り物
leftovers in the fridge
冷蔵庫が壊れる
the fridge breaks
자주 혼동되는 단어
Reitouko is specifically for freezing items, while Reizouko is for general refrigeration. A Reizouko often contains a Reitouko section.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
Reizouko is a standard, neutral term used in all registers. It is the most common way to refer to the appliance in Japan. You do not need to worry about honorifics when using this word in daily life.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes confuse 'reizouko' and 'reitouko'. Remember that 'reizou' implies chilling, while 'reitou' implies freezing. Also, ensure you use the particle 'ni' to indicate location.
Tips
Use with 'ni' particle
Always use the particle 'ni' when indicating where you put items. For example, 'Reizouko ni iremasu' (I will put it in the fridge).
Don't confuse with freezer
While 'reizouko' is the general term, remember 'reitouko' is specifically for freezing. Using them interchangeably might confuse people.
Japanese fridge size
Japanese refrigerators are often tall and slim to fit into compact urban kitchens. They are highly efficient and quiet.
어원
The word is composed of Kanji characters: 冷 (cold), 蔵 (store/hide), and 庫 (warehouse). It literally describes a small warehouse for storing cold items.
문화적 맥락
In Japan, the refrigerator is often the hub of family communication, where notes and calendars are attached with magnets. Energy-saving models are highly valued due to electricity costs.
암기 팁
Think of 'Rei' (Cold) + 'Zou' (Store) + 'Ko' (Warehouse). It is a cold-storage warehouse for your kitchen.
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문一般的に冷蔵庫の寿命は10年から15年程度と言われています。ただし、使用環境やメンテナンスによって前後します。
冷蔵庫は食品を冷やして保存する場所で、冷凍庫は食品を凍らせて長期間保存する場所です。多くの日本の冷蔵庫には、この両方の機能が備わっています。
英語では「Refrigerator」と言います。日常会話では短く「Fridge」と呼ぶのが一般的です。
셀프 테스트
牛乳を___に入れてください。
牛乳は冷やす必要があるため、冷蔵庫が適切です。
점수: /1
Summary
A refrigerator is an essential household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to prevent spoilage.
- An appliance that keeps food cold.
- Essential for preserving freshness in homes.
- Often includes a freezer compartment.
Use with 'ni' particle
Always use the particle 'ni' when indicating where you put items. For example, 'Reizouko ni iremasu' (I will put it in the fridge).
Don't confuse with freezer
While 'reizouko' is the general term, remember 'reitouko' is specifically for freezing. Using them interchangeably might confuse people.
Japanese fridge size
Japanese refrigerators are often tall and slim to fit into compact urban kitchens. They are highly efficient and quiet.
예시
2 / 2冷蔵庫にビールが入っています。
There is beer in the refrigerator.
冷蔵庫の整理をしましょう。
Let's organize the refrigerator.
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