English–Japanese

“robot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirobotto

Example

ロボットが荷物を運びます。ro bo tto ga ni motsu o hako bi ma su

A robot carries packages.

Illustration for ロボット (robot)

How to say “robot” in Japanese

“Robot” in Japanese is ロボット (robotto).

Refers to a machine built to carry out tasks automatically or according to human instructions.

Full entry for ロボット: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ロボット

ロボットが掃除をします。ro bo tto ga sō ji o shi ma su

The robot cleans.

このロボットは人の質問に答えます。ko no ro bo tto wa hito no shitsu mon ni kota e ma su

This robot answers people's questions.

Tips for using ロボット

  • English uses robot for machines ranging from factory equipment to home devices, so the word does not imply a human-like shape.

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