1.
electric-powered, electrically driven
Operated by electricity rather than manual power, combustion engines, or other power sources. Used as a prefix to describe electric versions of various devices and vehicles.
Composition: 電 (electricity) + 動 (movement/motion). Literally "electric motion."
Compounds
- 電動自転車 (electric bicycle, e-bike)
- 電動アシスト自転車 (pedal-assist electric bicycle)
- 電動キックボード (electric kick scooter)
- 電動歯ブラシ (electric toothbrush)
- 電動ドライバー (electric screwdriver)
- 電動車椅子 (electric wheelchair)
- 電動シャッター (electric shutter)
- 電動ドリル (electric drill)
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Related:
手動 (manual)
Related:
自動 (automatic)
Related:
電気 (electricity)
Related:
電池 (battery)
Compare:
手漕ぎ (rowing by hand)