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“power generation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihatsuden

Example

この施設は毎日発電しています。ko no shi setsu wa mai nichi hatsu den shi te i ma su

This facility generates electricity every day.

Illustration for 発電 (power generation)

How to say “power generation” in Japanese

“Power generation” in Japanese is 発電 (hatsuden).

Describes bringing electrical energy into existence so that it can be used or supplied.

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

Example sentences with 発電

この地域では、屋根のパネルで発電しています。ko no chi iki de wa ya ne no pa ne ru de hatsu den shi te i ma su

In this area, people generate electricity with rooftop panels.

Tips for using 発電

  • In everyday English, generate electricity is often more natural for an action, while power generation commonly names the process or field.

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