掃除機

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The compound 掃除機 (そうじき) combines cleaning with machine and denotes a vacuum cleaner.
• Basic usage: Japanese says 掃除機をかける for vacuuming, while a malfunctioning machine may make 変な音.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A vacuum-cleaning appliance
  • The usual construction means using the appliance to vacuum, not literally hanging the machine.