(でんどう)

でんどう
noun / noun-prefix
electric-powered
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.
To commute by electric bicycle.
I use an electric toothbrush.
電動(でんどう)キックボード普及(ふきゅう)(はじ)めた
Electric scooters have started to become widespread.
To tighten screws with an electric screwdriver.

COMPOSITION: (でん) (electricity) + (どう) (movement/motion). Literally "electric motion."

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