Japanese

うんてん
Meaning: driving; operation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

運
転

Example sentences

He makes an effort to drive safely.
彼は素晴らしい運転技術を持っている。
He has excellent driving skills.
彼は巧みな運転で衝突を回避した。
He avoided the collision with skillful driving.
台風の影響で、電車の運転を見合わせている。
Train operations are being suspended due to the typhoon.
二人は交互に運転して、長距離を移動した。
The two of them took turns driving and moved a long distance.
前の車との間隔を十分に空けて運転してください。
Please drive with a sufficient distance from the car in front.
私たちは交互に運転して、長距離を移動した。
We drove in turns to move long distances.
子供の頃の事故がトラウマになって、今でも運転が怖い。
The accident in my childhood became a trauma, and I'm still afraid of driving.
電気系統の故障により、全線で運転を見合わせています。
Operations are suspended on all lines due to a failure in the electrical system.
運転中はバックミラーの死角に注意してください。
Please be careful of the rearview mirror's blind spots while driving.

Usage Notes

Used for operating a vehicle or machinery. Also refers to managing funds (capital).

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