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automatic in Japanese

automatic in Japanese is 自動, 自動的 — automatic means operating by itself, without a person directly controlling it.

automatic in Japanese

自動
adj
Pronounced: jidō
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
自動的
adj
Pronounced: jidōteki
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.

What does "automatic" mean?

  1. adj Operating by itself, without a person directly controlling it.
    "The doors open automatically when you approach them."
  2. adj Done without conscious thought, as a habit or reflex.
    "Braking when a light turns red becomes automatic after enough practice."
  3. noun A vehicle with an automatic transmission, or a self-loading firearm.
    "He traded in his manual for an automatic last year."
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automatic in a sentence

  • The doors open automatically when you approach them.
  • I drive an automatic car, so I never have to change gears.
  • Braking when a light turns red becomes automatic after enough practice.
  • He traded in his manual for an automatic last year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "automatic" in Japanese?

"automatic" in Japanese is 自動, 自動的. automatic means: Operating by itself, without a person directly controlling it.

How do you pronounce 自動?

"automatic" in Japanese is 自動, pronounced "jidō".

How do you use "automatic" in a sentence?

Example: "The doors open automatically when you approach them." In Japanese, "automatic" is 自動, 自動的.

Are there other ways to say "automatic" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "automatic": 自動, 自動的.

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