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electricity in Japanese

electricity in Japanese is 電気, 電力 — electricity means a form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.

electricity in Japanese

電気
noun
Pronounced: denki
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
電力
noun
Pronounced: denryoku
(physics) The study of electrical phenomena; the branch of science dealing with such phenomena. [from 18th c.]
電力
noun
Pronounced: denryoku
Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]
電気
noun
Pronounced: denki
Electrical power, as supplied by power stations or generators. [from 19th c.]

What does "electricity" mean?

  1. noun A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.
    "The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town."
  2. noun A feeling of intense excitement or tension.
    "There was electricity in the room as the results were announced."
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electricity in a sentence

  • The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town.
  • Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.
  • There was electricity in the room as the results were announced.

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What is "electricity" in Japanese?

"electricity" in Japanese is 電気, 電力. electricity means: A form of energy caused by the movement of charged particles, used to power lights, appliances, and machines.

How do you pronounce 電気?

"electricity" in Japanese is 電気, pronounced "denki".

How do you use "electricity" in a sentence?

Example: "The storm knocked out electricity across the whole town." In Japanese, "electricity" is 電気, 電力.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "electricity": 電気, 電力.

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