扇風機（せんぷうき、senpuuki）
- fan

The word 扇風機 (扇風機, せんぷうき) refers to an electric fan. It's a device that uses rotating blades to circulate air, creating a cooling effect. It's commonly used in homes, offices, and other spaces to provide relief from heat and improve air circulation.

⚫︎扇風機が壊れてしまいました。 Translation: The electric fan broke. ⚫︎暑いから、扇風機をつけてください。 Translation: It's hot, please turn on the electric fan. ⚫︎この扇風機はとても静かです。 Translation: This electric fan is very quiet.

You use 扇風機 when referring to an electric fan. ⚫︎You can use it in everyday conversations about temperature, comfort, and household appliances. ⚫︎You might use it to request someone to turn on or off the fan, or to describe its features.

⚫︎The word is typically written with the kanji 扇 (せん - fan, folding fan), 風 (ふう - wind), and 機 (き - machine). ⚫︎The reading is せんぷうき. ⚫︎The word is always written as 扇風機 in kanji, not in hiragana or katakana. ⚫︎There are no variations in the okurigana.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 扇風機, but here are some related terms: ⚫︎扇子 (せんす - a folding fan) ⚫︎送風機 (そうふうき - blower, though it may refer to larger industrial fans)

There aren't direct antonyms for 扇風機.

夏は暑いから、毎日扇風機を使います。 ・Translation: Because it's hot in summer, I use the electric fan every day. ・Explanation: This sentence explains the regular use of the electric fan in the summer season because of the heat.

新しい扇風機はリモコン付きで便利です。 ・Translation: The new electric fan is convenient with a remote control. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights a feature of a newer model of an electric fan.

The word is formed from three parts: ⚫︎扇 (sen) - "fan" or "folding fan," originally referring to hand-held fans. ⚫︎風 (fū) - "wind." ⚫︎機 (ki) - "machine" or "device." The combination literally means "wind machine" or "fan machine," accurately describing its function.