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“direct current” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichokuryū

Example

この機械は直流で動きます。ko no ki kai wa choku ryū de ugo ki ma su

This machine runs on direct current.

Illustration for 直流 (direct current)

How to say “direct current” in Japanese

“Direct current” in Japanese is 直流 (chokuryū).

Refers to an electric flow that moves steadily along a single direction.

Full entry for 直流: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 直流

乾電池は直流を供給します。kan den chi wa choku ryū o kyō kyū shi ma su

Dry-cell batteries supply direct current.

Tips for using 直流

  • Batteries supply direct current, so the label DC appears frequently on battery-powered devices and their specifications.

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