アクセル

あくせる
noun
accelerator, gas pedal
1. accelerator, gas pedal
The pedal in a vehicle that controls the speed by regulating fuel flow to the engine.
アクセルを踏(ふ)んでスピードを上(あ)げた。
I stepped on the accelerator and increased speed.
アクセルとブレーキを間違(まちが)えないように。
Be careful not to mistake the accelerator for the brake.
Common driving safety warning
坂道(さかみち)ではアクセルを強(つよ)く踏(ふ)む。
On hills, press the accelerator harder.

アクセル is a loanword from English "accelerator."

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

DRIVING SAFETY:
Pedal confusion accidents (アクセルとブレーキの踏(ふ)み間違(まちが)え) are a significant concern in Japan, particularly among elderly drivers.

RELATED CAR PARTS:

Related Words

Related: ハンドル (steering wheel)
Related: タイヤ (tire)
Antonym: ブレーキ (brake)
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Added 2026.1.17 18:55 · Revised 2026.6.30 12:20
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