ヘリコプター

へりこぷたー
noun
helicopter
1. helicopter
An aircraft that can hover, take off, and land vertically using rotating blades.
ヘリコプターで被災地(ひさいち)物資(ぶっし)(とど)けた。
We delivered supplies to the disaster area by helicopter.
報道(ほうどう)ヘリコプターが上空(じょうくう)()んでいる。
A news helicopter is flying overhead.
ヘリコプターで救助(きゅうじょ)された。
I was rescued by helicopter.

ヘリコプター refers to a helicopter, an aircraft with rotating blades for vertical takeoff and landing.

ABBREVIATION:
ヘリ is commonly used as a short form in casual speech.

TYPES:

  • 救助(きゅうじょ)ヘリ: rescue helicopter
  • 報道(ほうどう)ヘリ: news helicopter
  • 消防(しょうぼう)ヘリ: firefighting helicopter
  • 自衛隊(じえいたい)ヘリ: SDF helicopter

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ヘリコプターで()ぶ: to fly by helicopter
  • ヘリコプターを操縦(そうじゅう)する: to pilot a helicopter
  • ヘリコプターで救助(きゅうじょ)される: to be rescued by helicopter