English–Japanese

“piloting” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisōjū

Example

彼は飛行機を操縦します。kare wa hi kō ki o sō jū shi ma su

He pilots a plane.

Illustration for 操縦 (piloting)

How to say “piloting” in Japanese

“Piloting” in Japanese is 操縦 (sōjū).

Describes taking direct command of a vehicle by operating its controls.

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

Example sentences with 操縦

この機械は遠隔操縦に対応しています。ko no ki kai wa en kaku sō jū ni tai ō shi te i ma su

This machine supports remote control.

Tips for using 操縦

  • In everyday English, piloting often suggests guiding an aircraft or ship, while driving is the usual term for controlling a car.

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