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“Player-controlled character or vehicle” in Japanese

Short answer
自機 jiki じき

Player-controlled character or vehicle in Japanese is “自機” (jiki). Full meaning: one's character or vehicle, player-controlled character or vehicle; one's aircraft, aircraft one is piloting.

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