機
き · hata
Loom
- chance, opportunity
- machine
- aircraft
- counter for aircraft
Other ways to say “loom” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
飛行機で行きます。
ひこうきでいきます。
I will go by airplane.
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私も飛行機に乗ります。
わたしもひこうきにのります。
I am also taking the plane.
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飛行機が見えます。
ひこうきがみえます。
I can see the plane.
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歯石は専用の機械で取り除きます。
しせきはせんようのきかいでとりのぞきます。
Tartar is removed with a special machine.
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What does 機 mean?
Loom. It can also mean: chance, opportunity; machine; aircraft.
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き (hata). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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