English–Japanese

“vibration” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishindō

Example

スマホが振動します。su ma ho ga shin dō shi ma su

The phone vibrates.

Illustration for 振動 (vibration)

How to say “vibration” in Japanese

“Vibration” in Japanese is 振動 (shindō).

Expresses a physical trembling or back-and-forth motion that repeatedly departs from and returns toward a central position.

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

Example sentences with 振動

この装置は小さな振動まで記録できます。ko no sō chi wa chii sa na shin dō ma de ki roku de ki ma su

This device can record even small vibrations.

Tips for using 振動

  • The English word vibration can describe both an unwanted shaking in a machine and the silent alert produced by a mobile phone.

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