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propeller in Japanese

propeller in Japanese is プロペラ, 推進器 — propeller means a device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.

propeller in Japanese

プロペラ
noun
Pronounced: puropera
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
推進器
noun
Pronounced: suishinki
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

What does "propeller" mean?

  1. noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
    "The boat is powered by a single propeller."
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propeller in a sentence

  • The boat is powered by a single propeller.
  • The plane’s propeller spun rapidly before takeoff.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "propeller" in Japanese?
"propeller" in Japanese is プロペラ, 推進器. propeller means: A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
How do you pronounce プロペラ?
"propeller" in Japanese is プロペラ, pronounced "puropera".
Are there other ways to say "propeller" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "propeller": プロペラ, 推進器.
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