pilot in Japanese
pilot in Japanese is 操縦士, 飛行士, 水先人 — pilot means a person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
pilot in Japanese
操縦士
Pronounced: sōjuushi
飛行士
Pronounced: hikōshi
水先人
Pronounced: mizusakinin
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
水先案内人
Pronounced: mizusakiannainin
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
パイロット
Pronounced: pairotto
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.
What does "pilot" mean?
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noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
"The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow."
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noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
"A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port."
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noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
"The network ordered a full season after the pilot tested well with audiences."
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verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.
"She has piloted small planes since she was eighteen."
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pilot in a sentence
- The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow.
- The pilot asked the passengers to fasten their seatbelts before the plane hit turbulence.
- A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port.
- Only a harbour pilot knows where the sandbanks shift in this narrow channel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "pilot" in Japanese?
"pilot" in Japanese is 操縦士, 飛行士, 水先人. pilot means: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
How do you pronounce 操縦士?
"pilot" in Japanese is 操縦士, pronounced "sōjuushi".
How do you use "pilot" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow." In Japanese, "pilot" is 操縦士, 飛行士, 水先人.
Are there other ways to say "pilot" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "pilot": 操縦士, 飛行士, 水先人, 水先案内人, パイロット.
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