English–Japanese

“electric current” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidenryū

Example

電流が電線を流れます。den ryū ga den sen o naga re ma su

Electric current flows through a wire.

Illustration for 電流 (electric current)

How to say “electric current” in Japanese

“Electric current” in Japanese is 電流 (denryū).

Describes electricity as a flow of charged particles through a material or circuit.

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

Example sentences with 電流

この装置は小さな電流でも正確に測れます。ko no sō chi wa chii sa na den ryū de mo sei kaku ni haka re ma su

This device can accurately measure even a small electric current.

Tips for using 電流

  • In English, current also describes a flow of water or air, while electrical current specifies the movement of electricity.

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