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bearing in Japanese

bearing in Japanese is ベアリング, 方位, 方向 — bearing means a mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

bearing in Japanese

ベアリング
noun
Pronounced: bearingu
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
方位
noun
Pronounced: hōi
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
方向
noun
Pronounced: hōkō
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
軸受
noun
Pronounced: jikuuke
(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
方位
noun
Pronounced: hōi
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
方向
noun
Pronounced: hōkō
(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
関係
noun
Pronounced: kankei
Relevance; a relationship or connection.
挙動
noun
Pronounced: kyodō
One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

What does "bearing" mean?

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
    "The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan."
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
    "The captain read the bearing from the compass and steered towards the island."
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
    "The old general's proud bearing made everyone in the room stand up straighter."
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.
    "Your age has no bearing on whether you can apply for the course."
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bearing in a sentence

  • The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan.
  • Oil keeps the bearing inside the engine turning smoothly.
  • The captain read the bearing from the compass and steered towards the island.
  • The ship changed its bearing to avoid the storm.

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What is "bearing" in Japanese?
"bearing" in Japanese is ベアリング, 方位, 方向. bearing means: A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
How do you pronounce ベアリング?
"bearing" in Japanese is ベアリング, pronounced "bearingu".
How do you use "bearing" in a sentence?
Example: "The mechanic said a worn bearing was causing the grinding noise in the fan." In Japanese, "bearing" is ベアリング, 方位, 方向.
Are there other ways to say "bearing" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "bearing": ベアリング, 方位, 方向, 軸受, 関係, 挙動.
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