自転
じてん · jiten
Rotation (on an axis)
- rotation (under its own power)
Other ways to say “rotation” in Japanese →
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
ここで自転車を直します。
ここでじてんしゃをなおします。
I'll fix the bicycle here.
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この自転車が好きです。
このじてんしゃがすきです。
I like this bicycle.
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この自転車まで直すと、時間がかかる。
このじてんしゃまでなおすと、じかんがかかる。
Repairing this bicycle takes time.
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駅まで歩くより、自転車の方が速い。
えきまであるくより、じてんしゃのほうがはやい。
Cycling is faster than walking to the station.
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What does 自転 mean?
Rotation (on an axis). It can also mean: rotation (under its own power).
How do you pronounce 自転?
じてん (jiten). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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