Japanese Conversation · Level 25
90 words
Japanese word
ターボ
Pronunciation
Romajitābo
Meaning
- nounturbo
Example
この車はターボ付きです。ko no kuruma wa tā bo tsu ki de su
This car comes with a turbo.
More examples
ターボを付けると加速がよくなります。tā bo o tsu ke ru to ka soku ga yo ku na ri ma su
Adding a turbo improves acceleration.
Core concept
Refers to a device that uses exhaust flow to push extra air into an engine and raise its output.
Common phrases
ターボを付けるtā bo o tsu ke ru
add a turbo
ターボ付きtā bo tsu ki
with a turbo
ターボが効くtā bo ga ki ku
the turbo kicks in
ターボを外すtā bo o hazu su
remove a turbo
ターボの性能tā bo no sei nō
turbo performance
Similar words
ターボチャージャーtābochājā: A device that uses exhaust gases to drive a turbine that forces more air into an engine.
Definition in Japanese
エンジンの排気を利用して吸い込む空気を増やし、出力を高める装置。e n ji n no hai ki o ri yō shi te su i ko mu kū ki o fu ya shi shutsu ryoku o taka me ru sō chi
Word origin
ターボ (tābo) comes from English turbo, which is shortened from turbocharger and traces back to Latin turbo, meaning "whirlwind".
Usage tips
- English commonly uses turbocharged for an engine with a turbo, whereas turbo alone often names the device in everyday car speech.
Related words
- ターボ化tābokaturbochargingnoun