Japanese word

ブレーキ

Pronunciation

Romajiburēki

Meaning

  • nounbrake

Example

ブレーキを踏みます。bu rē ki o fu mi ma su

I press the brake.

Illustration for ブレーキ (brake)

More examples

下り坂では、早めにブレーキをかけます。kuda ri zaka de wa haya me ni bu rē ki o ka ke ma su

When going downhill, I apply the brake early.

Core concept

It names the control that reduces motion and brings a vehicle or machine to a stop.

Common phrases

  • ブレーキを踏むbu rē ki o fu mu

    press the brake

  • ブレーキをかけるbu rē ki o ka ke ru

    apply the brake

  • ブレーキが利くbu rē ki ga ki ku

    the brake works

Definition in Japanese

車や機械の動きを遅くしたり止めたりする装置。kuruma ya ki kai no ugo ki o oso ku shi ta ri to me ta ri su ru sō chi

Word origin

ブレーキ (burēki) is borrowed from English brake, a word for a device that slows or stops motion.

Usage tips

  • The Japanese word ブレーキ (burēki) corresponds to English brake, not break, which has the same pronunciation in many varieties of English.

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