Entry
エンジン
enjin
A machine that produces mechanical power.
Meaning
Refers to an engine in vehicles, machinery, and other mechanical systems.
- machine part
- mechanical power source
Examples
Example Sentences
そのエンジンは蒸気で動く。
The engine is driven by steam.
車のエンジンがかかりません。
The car engine won't start.
この飛行機は強力なエンジンを四つ積んでいます。
This plane is equipped with four powerful engines.
エンジンの音が少しおかしいです。
The engine sound is a bit strange.
Related
エンジンブレーキ
enjin bureeki
Slowing a vehicle by using the engine instead of the brakes alone.
エンジンストップ
enjin sutoppu
The sudden stopping of an internal combustion engine.
エンジニア
enjinia
An engineer.
エンジニアリング
enjiniaringu
The field of engineering or engineering work.
モーター
mootaa
A motor or engine component; commonly refers to the engine of a machine or vehicle.
See Also
エジンバラ
ejinbara
The capital city of Scotland, in the UK.
エンジェル
enjieru
A term for an angel, and by extension an angel investor.
エンジョイ
enjoi
To enjoy something or the state of enjoying it.
花椒塩
howajaoien
Seasoning made of roasted Sichuan pepper and salt.
Entry Questions
What does エンジン mean in Japanese?
エンジン means A machine that produces mechanical power.
How do you read エンジン?
エンジン is read as えんじん and romanized as enjin.
What type of gairaigo is エンジン?
エンジン is listed as Pure Gairaigo.
What category is エンジン in?
エンジン is in the Technology & Media category.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1030950
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- No special notes
- Active language
- English
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