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.
アクセルを踏んでスピードを上げた。
I stepped on the accelerator and increased speed.
アクセルとブレーキを間違えないように。
Be careful not to mistake the accelerator for the brake.
Common driving safety warning
坂道ではアクセルを強く踏む。
On hills, press the accelerator harder.
アクセル is a loanword from English "accelerator."
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- アクセルを踏む (step on the accelerator)
- アクセルを緩める (ease off the accelerator)
- アクセルを離す (release the accelerator)
- アクセル全開 (full throttle)
DRIVING SAFETY:
Pedal confusion accidents (アクセルとブレーキの踏み間違え) are a significant concern in Japan, particularly among elderly drivers.
RELATED CAR PARTS:
- ブレーキ (brake)
- ハンドル (steering wheel)
- クラッチ (clutch - in manual cars)
- タイヤ (tire)