How to say "fridge" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 冷蔵庫れいぞうこnounThe common word for the appliance that keeps food cold — whether you say refrigerator or, casually, fridge. Use it for everyday talk about storing leftovers, shopping for one, or what is in it.
- 電気冷蔵庫でんきれいぞうこnounThe same appliance, described as an electric refrigerator — the electric aspect is spelled out. It is less common, and seldom the word you need: for an ordinary fridge, 冷蔵庫 is what you want.
冷蔵庫 is the common word for a fridge; 電気冷蔵庫 means the same appliance but states explicitly that it runs on electricity, and is the less common choice.
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