Japanese

エンジン

エンジン
Meaning: engine; motor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

エ
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Example sentences

On cold mornings, the engine starts poorly.
この車はエンジンが強力で、すごいパワーがあります。
This car has a powerful engine and great power.
彼は急いで運転席に乗り込み、エンジンをかけた。
He hurriedly got into the driver's seat and started the engine.
車のエンジンから異音がするので、修理に出した。
I sent the car for repair because there was an unusual noise coming from the engine.
長い山道でエンジンがオーバーヒートしてしまった。
The engine overheated on the long mountain road.
エンジンのカムが摩耗している。
The engine's cam is worn out.
検索エンジンのクローラーがウェブサイトを巡回する
Search engine crawlers patrol websites.
エンジンの動作原理を先生が説明した
The teacher explained the operating principle of the engine.

Usage Notes

Refers to a machine that converts energy into mechanical motion. Common in automotive contexts.

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