手動(しゅどう)

しゅどう
noun / no-adjective
manual operation, hand-operated
1. manual operation, hand-operated
Operating something by hand rather than automatically. Used for machines, devices, and systems that require direct human control, as opposed to automatic or automated operation.
この機械(きかい)は手動(しゅどう)で操作(そうさ)する。
This machine is operated manually.
自動(じどう)モードがうまくいかない場合(ばあい)は手動(しゅどう)に切(き)り替(か)えてください。
If automatic mode doesn't work, please switch to manual.
手動(しゅどう)での入力(にゅうりょく)は時間(じかん)がかかるが、正確(せいかく)さでは自動(じどう)に勝(まさ)ることもある。
Manual input takes time, but it can surpass automatic input in accuracy.

USAGE:
Functions as a noun and as a no-adjective to modify other nouns. Almost always contrasted with 自動(じどう) (automatic). Commonly used in technical, mechanical, and computing contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 手動(しゅどう)操作(そうさ): manual operation
  • 手動(しゅどう)に切(き)り替(か)える: to switch to manual
  • 手動(しゅどう)入力(にゅうりょく): manual input/entry
  • 手動(しゅどう)モード: manual mode

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 自動(じどう): automatic (antonym)
  • 手作業(てさぎょう): manual work, handwork (emphasizes physical labor)
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