In life in Japan, various home appliances make our lives convenient and comfortable.
From watching the latest news on TV, storing food in the refrigerator, to cleaning clothes with a washing machine, they are indispensable to daily life.
Furthermore, smartphones and computers have become essential for communication, information gathering, work, and study.
On this page, Japanese language learners can learn the names and readings of these familiar home appliances.
We introduce basic home appliances that are frequently used in daily life.
Please use this list to help with communication in Japanese life and shopping.
Home Appliance List
| Image | Home Appliance | Kanji/Katakana | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Iron | アイロン | あいろん |
 | Air Conditioner | エアコン | えあこん |
 | Humidifier | 加湿器 | かしつき |
 | Camera | カメラ | かめら |
 | Air Purifier | 空気清浄機 | くうきせいじょうき |
 | Game Console | ゲーム機 | げーむき |
 | Rice Cooker | 炊飯器 | すいはんき |
 | Smartphone | スマートフォン | すまーとふぉん |
 | Washing Machine | 洗濯機 | せんたくき |
 | Fan | 扇風機 | せんぷうき |
 | Vacuum Cleaner | 掃除機 | そうじき |
 | Television | テレビ | てれび |
 | Electric Kettle | 電気ケトル | でんきけとる |
 | Electric Hot Water Pot | 電気ポット | でんきぽっと |
 | Microwave Oven | 電子レンジ | でんしれんじ |
 | Toaster | トースター | とーすたー |
 | Hair Dryer | ドライヤー | どらいやー |
 | Computer | パソコン | ぱそこん |
 | Printer | プリンター | ぷりんたー |
 | Blender | ミキサー | みきさー |
 | Refrigerator | 冷蔵庫 | れいぞうこ |