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How to say 'Equipment' in Japanese | 機器

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The Japanese word for Equipment is 'Kiki', written as 機器 in Japanese.'Equipment' in hiragana is きき.

    word

    機器

    Meaning

    Equipment

    Reading

    きき

    kiki

    Kanji

    機Machine, Opportunity 器Vessel

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '機器 (きき)' refers to 'equipment' or 'devices'. It is commonly used to describe machinery, tools, or technical devices, often in industrial, scientific, or technological contexts. For example: The factory has new equipment「工場に新しい機器がある」(こうじょうにあたらしいききがある). This medical device is very advanced「この医療機器はとても進んでいる」(このいりょうききはとてもすすんでいる). The word can also be used in everyday contexts, such as household appliances or electronic devices, but it generally implies a level of technical sophistication.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    4697

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 機器

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    機

    Meaning

    Machine, Opportunity

  • kanji

    器

    Meaning

    Vessel

Words Related to 機器 Through the Kanji 機

These 20 Words contain the Kanji 機 as well.

  • word

    飛行機

    Meaning

    Airplane

  • word

    機

    Meaning

    Machine

  • word

    機関

    Meaning

    Organization, Engine

  • word

    機会

    Meaning

    Opportunity

  • word

    機能

    Meaning

    Function

  • word

    ジェット機

    Meaning

    Jet

  • word

    機械

    Meaning

    Machine, Mechanism

  • word

    危機

    Meaning

    Crisis

  • word

    洗濯機

    Meaning

    Washing machine

  • word

    扇風機

    Meaning

    Fan

  • word

    掃除機

    Meaning

    Vacuum

  • word

    機嫌

    Meaning

    Mood

  • word

    動機

    Meaning

    Motive

  • word

    航空機

    Meaning

    Aircraft

  • word

    機構

    Meaning

    Mechanism, Organization

  • word

    機種

    Meaning

    Model, Type

  • word

    有機

    Meaning

    Organic

  • word

    旅客機

    Meaning

    Airliner

  • word

    契機

    Meaning

    Opportunity, Turning point

  • word

    不機嫌

    Meaning

    Displeased

Words Related to 機器 Through the Kanji 器

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 器 as well.

  • word

    器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    武器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    食器

    Meaning

    Tableware

  • word

    器用

    Meaning

    Skillful

  • word

    受話器

    Meaning

    Receiver

  • word

    消火器

    Meaning

    Fire extinguisher

  • word

    器具

    Meaning

    Tool, Appliance

  • word

    兵器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    容器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

  • word

    楽器

    Meaning

    Instrument

  • word

    洗面器

    Meaning

    Washbasin

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What does 'Kiki' (機器) mean?

'Kiki' means 'Equipment' .

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