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Meaning of 自動(じどう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

自動, 自働
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
じどう
Romaji
jidō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`, noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    automatic; self-motion
  • Parts of speech
    linguistics terminology
    Meaning
    intransitive verb

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自動, 自働, じどう used in context

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Kanji found in this word

JLPT 4

work, (kokuji)

On: ドウ, リュク, リキ, ロク, リョク

Kun: はたら.く

13 strokes

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JLPT 4

move, motion, change, confusion, shift, shake

On: ドウ

Kun: うご.く, うご.かす

11 strokes

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JLPT 4

oneself

On: ジ, シ

Kun: みずか.ら, おの.ずから, おの.ずと

6 strokes

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