～機
～き
ki
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 57 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～機 (～き (ki)) means "machine". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
machine
Also : aircraft · device · ~ machine
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Meaning ·
The word ～機 (～き) means 'machine'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of machine.
Example Sentences
洗濯機が故障して困っている。
せんたくきがこしょうしてこまっている。
The washing machine broke down and I am in trouble.
飛行機で海外へ行くのが楽しみだ。
ひこうきでかいがいへいくのがたのしみだ。
I am looking forward to going abroad by plane.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
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