1.
automatic, self-operating
Operating by itself without human intervention; self-moving.
自動 is often used as a prefix meaning "automatic" or "self-."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 自動ドア (automatic door)
- 自動販売機 (vending machine)
- 自動車 (automobile)
- 自動運転 (autonomous driving)
- 自動的 (automatic, automatically)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 自動: automatic (self-operating)
- 手動: manual (operated by hand) - antonym
HOMOPHONES:
- 自動: automatic
- 児童: children
Related Words
Antonym:
手動 (manual)
Contrast:
児童 (homophone - children)
Related:
電動 (electric-powered)