English–Japanese

“electrically powered” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidendō

Example

この電動車いすは便利です。ko no den dō kuruma i su wa ben ri de su

This electric wheelchair is useful.

Illustration for 電動 (electrically powered)

How to say “electrically powered” in Japanese

“Electrically powered” in Japanese is 電動 (dendō).

Uses electricity as the source of power that makes a machine or device move.

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

Example sentences with 電動

この自転車は電動なので、坂道でも楽に走れます。ko no ji ten sha wa den dō na no de saka michi de mo raku ni hashi re ma su

This bicycle is electrically powered, so it can climb hills easily.

Tips for using 電動

  • In everyday English, 電動自転車 (dendō jitensha) is usually called an electric bike, while "electrically powered" sounds more technical or descriptive.

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