Japanese

きたい
Meaning: fuselage; airframe; aircraft body
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

機
体

Example sentences

After the violent shaking, the aircraft finally stabilized.
機体が上下に大きく揺れた。
The aircraft shook violently up and down.
パイロットは操縦桿を握り、機体を水平に保った。
The pilot gripped the control stick and kept the aircraft level.

Usage Notes

Refers to the body or main structure of an aircraft. It can mean the entire plane or specifically the parts excluding the engine and wings.

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