English–Japanese

“windmill” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifūsha

Example

風が吹くと、風車が回ります。kaze ga fu ku to fū sha ga mawa ri ma su

When the wind blows, the windmill turns.

Illustration for 風車 (windmill)

How to say “windmill” in Japanese

“Windmill” in Japanese is 風車 (fūsha).

It centers on blades that catch the wind and turn, with their motion used for work or electricity.

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

Example sentences with 風車

丘の上に古い風車が立っています。oka no ue ni furu i fū sha ga ta tte i ma su

An old windmill stands on the hill.

Tips for using 風車

  • The phrase "tilting at windmills" comes from Don Quixote and means fighting an imagined enemy, giving windmill a familiar place in English culture.

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