Entry
エンジンブレーキ
enjin bureeki
Slowing a vehicle by using the engine instead of the brakes alone.
Meaning
The effect or technique of reducing speed by releasing the accelerator and letting the engine resist motion. The Japanese term is built from English elements, but the meaning is specialized.
- using the engine to slow a vehicle
Examples
Example Sentences
急な下り坂では、エンジンブレーキを活用しましょう。
Use engine braking on steep downhill slopes.
シフトダウンすることで、強力なエンジンブレーキがかかる。
Shifting down applies strong engine braking.
エンジンブレーキを併用することで、ブレーキの過熱を防げます。
Using engine braking in combination helps prevent brakes from overheating.
Related
See Also
エンゲージブルー
engeeji buruu
Depressive feelings or anxiety experienced after getting engaged and before marriage.
アイスブレーキング
aisubureekingu
An activity or exercise used to help people relax in a social or professional setting.
ブレーキランプ
bureeki ranpu
A red light at the rear of a vehicle.
オーブンレンジ
oobun renji
A multifunctional kitchen appliance that combines a microwave and a conventional oven.
Entry Questions
What does エンジンブレーキ mean in Japanese?
エンジンブレーキ means Slowing a vehicle by using the engine instead of the brakes alone.
How do you read エンジンブレーキ?
エンジンブレーキ is read as えんじんぶれーき and romanized as enjinbureeki.
What language does エンジンブレーキ come from?
The source language for エンジンブレーキ is English.
What type of gairaigo is エンジンブレーキ?
エンジンブレーキ is listed as Pure Gairaigo and Compound.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1030970
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
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