MT

えむてぃー
noun
manual transmission
1. manual transmission
A type of vehicle transmission that requires manual gear shifting using a clutch pedal and gear stick.
MT車(しゃ)を運転(うんてん)できる?
Can you drive a manual?
MTの方(ほう)が運転(うんてん)が楽(たの)しい。
Driving a manual is more fun.
MT免許(めんきょ)を持(も)っていれば、AT車(しゃ)も運転(うんてん)できる。
If you have an MT license, you can also drive automatic cars.

Abbreviation of "Manual Transmission." In Japan, MT cars are becoming rare but driving enthusiasts still prefer them.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • MT車(しゃ): manual transmission car
  • MT免許(めんきょ): MT driver's license
  • MT限定(げんてい)解除(かいじょ): removing the AT-only restriction on a license

LICENSING IN JAPAN:

Japanese driver's licenses come in two types:

  • MT免許(めんきょ): allows driving both MT and AT vehicles
  • AT限定(げんてい)免許(めんきょ): allows driving only AT vehicles

Many people now choose the AT-only license since almost all passenger cars in Japan are automatic.

CONTRAST:

  • MT (マニュアル): manual transmission
  • AT (オートマ): automatic transmission

Related Words

Antonym: AT (automatic transmission)
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Added 2026.1.21 10:00 · Revised 2026.3.27 12:48
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