1.
measuring instrument; gauge; meter
A device used to measure quantities such as pressure, speed, or temperature.
計器の数値を確認する。
Check the readings on the gauges.
Basic usage
飛行機の計器パネルには多くの計器がある。
There are many instruments on an airplane's instrument panel.
Aviation context
計器が故障したため、正確な測定ができなかった。
The meter broke down, so accurate measurement was not possible.
Describing malfunction
計器 refers to measuring instruments in general, from simple meters to complex instrument panels.
COMMON TYPES:
- 温度計 (thermometer)
- 速度計 (speedometer)
- 圧力計 (pressure gauge)
- 高度計 (altimeter)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 計器を読む (read a gauge)
- 計器を確認する (check instruments)
- 計器飛行 (instrument flight)
- 計器パネル (instrument panel)
HOMOPHONE:
景気 (economic conditions; business climate) - different kanji and meaning.