Japanese

きかい
Meaning: machine; mechanism
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

機
械

Example sentences

In modern factories, advanced machines are introduced to improve efficiency.
この機械はどうやって使いますか?
How do you use this machine?
その古い機械は、時々奇妙な音を発する。
That old machine sometimes makes a strange noise.
この機械の操作はとても簡単です。
Operating this machine is very simple.
危ないから、その機械には近寄らないでください。
Please do not go near that machine because it is dangerous.
この機械はどのように使うのですか?
How do you use this machine?
この新しい機械は非常に効率がいい。
This new machine is very efficient.
この機械の仕組みは非常に複雑だ。
The mechanism of this machine is very complex.
機械から激しい火花が飛び散っている。
Intense sparks are flying from the machine.
この機械はてこの原理を利用して動いている。
This machine operates using the principle of the lever.

Usage Notes

Refers to a device using power to perform a task. It can also figuratively refer to a person or organization that acts without independent will.

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