計器(けいき)

けいき
noun
gauge; meter; instrument
See also: 景気(けいき) (economic conditions)
1. measuring instrument; gauge; meter
A device used to measure quantities such as pressure, speed, or temperature.
計器(けいき)の数値(すうち)を確認(かくにん)する。
Check the readings on the gauges.
Basic usage
飛行機(ひこうき)の計器(けいき)パネルには多(おお)くの計器(けいき)がある。
There are many instruments on an airplane's instrument panel.
Aviation context
計器(けいき)が故障(こしょう)したため、正確(せいかく)な測定(そくてい)ができなかった。
The meter broke down, so accurate measurement was not possible.
Describing malfunction

計器(けいき) refers to measuring instruments in general, from simple meters to complex instrument panels.

COMMON TYPES:

  • 温度計(おんどけい) (thermometer)
  • 速度計(そくどけい) (speedometer)
  • 圧力計(あつりょくけい) (pressure gauge)
  • 高度計(こうどけい) (altimeter)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

HOMOPHONE:
景気(けいき) (economic conditions; business climate) - different kanji and meaning.

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Added 2026.1.13 16:20 · Revised 2026.5.28 23:48
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