English–Japanese

“manual” in Japanese

Japanese

Also説明書 (setsumeisho) · マニュアル (manyuaru)

Pronunciation

Romajishudō

Example

この機械は手動で動きます。ko no ki kai wa shu dō de ugo ki ma su

This machine operates manually.

Illustration for 手動 (manual)

How to say “manual” in Japanese

“Manual” in Japanese is 手動 (shudō).

Describes movement or operation carried out directly by a person rather than by automatic control.

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

Example sentences with 手動

この扉は手動で開けてください。ko no tobira wa shu dō de a ke te ku da sa i

Please open this door manually.

Tips for using 手動

  • The English noun manual often means an instruction book, while Japanese 手動 (shudō) specifically concerns operating something by hand or by direct human control.

Other Japanese words for “manual”

新しい機械の説明書です。atara shi i ki kai no setsu mei sho de su

This is the manual for the new machine.

このマニュアルを読んでください。ko no ma nyu a ru o yo n de ku da sa i

Please read this manual.

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