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機械
kikai
Description
「機械」は、電気などの力で動いて、人の仕事を助ける道具のことです。
"機械" are tools that move by power such as electricity and help people's work.
工場や家など、いろいろな場所で使われています。
They are used in various places like factories and homes.
Meanings
機械kikai
machine; mechanical device
この工場には大きな機械がたくさんあります。
There are many large machines in this factory.
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Notes
- Etymology
機 (mechanism) + 械 (device/tool), both referring to mechanical apparatus.
- Nuance
Homophone with 機会 (kikai, 'opportunity'); different kanji and meaning.
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