Japanese word

直流

Pronunciation

Romajichokuryū

Meaning

  • noundirect current

Example

この機械は直流で動きます。ko no ki kai wa choku ryū de ugo ki ma su

This machine runs on direct current.

Illustration for 直流 (direct current)

More examples

乾電池は直流を供給します。kan den chi wa choku ryū o kyō kyū shi ma su

Dry-cell batteries supply direct current.

Core concept

Refers to an electric flow that moves steadily along a single direction.

Common phrases

  • 直流電源choku ryū den gen

    direct-current power supply

  • 直流電圧choku ryū den atsu

    direct-current voltage

  • 直流回路choku ryū kai ro

    direct-current circuit

Definition in Japanese

電気が流れる向きを変えずに流れ続けること。den ki ga naga re ru mu ki o ka e zu ni naga re tsuzu ke ru ko to

Word origin

直流 (chokuryū) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 直 (choku, "straight") and 流 (ryū, "flow"), so its form reflects the idea of straight flow.

Usage tips

  • Batteries supply direct current, so the label DC appears frequently on battery-powered devices and their specifications.

Opposites

Related words

  • 直流化chokuryūkaconversion to direct currentnoun

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