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じどう
jidou
Automatic, self-motion
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自動
じどう
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Automatic, self-motion
jidou
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana じどう
Romaji jidou
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What does 自動 mean in Japanese?
The word 自動 (じどう) means "automatic, self-motion" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 自動?
自動 is read as じどう (romaji: jidou). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 自動?
自動 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
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Where can I practise 自動 in sentences?
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