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ignition in Japanese

ignition in Japanese is 点火, 発火, 点火装置 — ignition means the act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.

ignition in Japanese

点火
noun
Pronounced: tenka
The act of igniting.
発火
noun
Pronounced: hakka
The act of igniting.
点火装置
noun
(automotive, mechanical engineering) A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

What does "ignition" mean?

  1. noun The act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.
    "The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds."
  2. noun The system that starts combustion in an engine, or the switch/slot used to start a vehicle.
    "She turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life."

ignition in a sentence

  • The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds.
  • Ignition temperature varies widely between materials.
  • She turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life.
  • A faulty ignition switch left the car stranded in the car park.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ignition" in Japanese?

"ignition" in Japanese is 点火, 発火, 点火装置. ignition means: The act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.

How do you pronounce 点火?

"ignition" in Japanese is 点火, pronounced "tenka".

How do you use "ignition" in a sentence?

Example: "The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds." In Japanese, "ignition" is 点火, 発火, 点火装置.

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

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "ignition": 点火, 発火, 点火装置.

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